Manchester United played hard ball with Lecce to sign Patrick Dorgu before the January transfer window closed on Monday

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani has opened up on the events that occurred during transfer negotiations with Manchester United for Patrick Dorgu.United recently confirmed the signing of Dorgu

Manchester United have completed the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The Athletic reported on January 29 that the clubs had reached a broad agreement over a transfer valued at €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons for the Denmark international.

Manchester United have signed Patrick Dorgu from Lecce; the fee is understood to be £25.2m plus £4.2m in add-ons, with the defender signing a contract until 2030 including the option for a further year;

Lecce president Sticchi Damiani explains how Manchester United managed to convince him to sell Patrick Dorgu. The Red Devils had a relatively quiet January transfer session, but at least they splashed £30 million to sign the 20-year-old Dane who arrives to reinforce the club’s left flank.