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Man Utd agree to sign Marcos Rojo as Nani heads to Sporting Lisbon
MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo, with Nani heading to Portugal as part of the deal.
The Red Devils have struck a deal worth £16million, with Nani joining his former club on a season-long loan.
Sporting have confirmed the deal on Twitter after Rojo earlier admitted that he was delighted to be joining Louis Van Gaal's side.
Marcos Rojo Player Profile
This is a dream. The World Cup was really nice, and now this step in my career. I am very happy
"I am at home with the family in Portugal, but getting ready to travel to Manchester tomorrow [on Tuesday]," Rojo said last night.
"The truth is this is a dream. The World Cup was really nice, and now this step in my career. I am very happy.
"It was difficult," Rojo added. "The truth is it was hard during some moments, but everything is being sorted out in the best way, as I wanted, because my idea is to keep improving.
"Things have gone very well for me in Portugal and it is hard to leave as I have many friends at the club, but I must keep growing, keep improving."
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