Bruno Fernandes sends message to new Man Utd defender Lenny Yoro following £52m move from Lille

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has sent a message to new signing Leny Yoro following his arrival from Lille.

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• Yoro completes Man Utd move
• Red Devils beat Real Madrid to teenager
• Fernandez welcome new signing to club

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Man Utd have splashed out £52 million($68m) to bring in Yoro from Lille, beating Real Madrid to the 18-year-old's signature. The teenager joins Joshua Zirkzee in making the move to Old Trafford as the Red Devils shake up their squad ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season. Captain Fernandes has been quick to welcome the club's latest signing to Old Trafford by posting a message on social media.

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• WHAT FERNANDES SAID

  He wrote on Instagram: "Welcome home, Leny Yoro."

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Yoro may not be the last arrival at United this summer. The Red Devils remain interested in defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite despite landing the Lille star. United are also keen to sign PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte and have already agreed personal terms.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD

  United are currently in pre-season mode and preparing for a friendly against Rangers on Saturday. The Red Devils will then fly out to the United States for games against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool before taking on Manchester City once more in the Community Shield.