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Man Utd news: New signing pictured with No 8 shirt after snubbing rivals for Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the signing of Slovakian teenage midfielder Martin Svidersky.
Martin Svidersky shows off skills as he trains on beach
The Red Devils have seen off competition from Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, West Ham and Celtic to land the 15-year-old.
Svidersky put pen to paper on a three-year contract at the club’s Carrington HQ and posted snaps of the big moment on social media.
He wrote on Instagram: “A day I will never forget. Delighted to sign my first contract with Manchester United.
“I would like to thank my family, friends but especially God for big support.
“Many more things to come in future.”
Svidersky, who had been at Slovakian side Presov, added: “A dream come true.”
Martin Svidersky has joined Manchester United
He links up with compatriot Alex Fojticek - an 18-year-old goalkeeper - at Old Trafford.
Svidersky - who can speak five languages - will hope to become the first Slovakian to feature for the club at first-team level.
He is expected to initially join Kieran McKenna’s Under-18 squad.
United fans were quick to welcome the arrival.
Chelsea and Liverpool were eager to land Martin Svidersky
One supporter said: “Congrats bro.”
A second said: “Welcome to the biggest club in the world, boy. I'm sure I'll have a great future with United.”
While a third added: “Good luck fella.”
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