According to dailymail.co.uk Ander Herrera has completed his £29million move to Manchester United after agreeing to pay his buyout clause at Athletic Bilbao.
The Liga club had rejected a bid from Louis van Gaal’s side, but after the central midfielder underwent a medical at Carrington on Wednesday, a move seemed inevitable. And the 24-year-old’s switch has now been confirmed, making him van Gaal’s first signing since replacing David Moyes at Old Trafford.
The Football League has certified Athletic Club that player Ander Herrera Agüera has fulfilled the requirements of the applicable regulations valid for unilateral termination of the employment contract that bound him to our club, by depositing today the amount of compensation established in the contract,’ a Bilbao statement said.
‘The Athletic Club thanks Ander Herrera for his dedication during the three seasons he has enjoyed at the club and wishes him the best in his future sports projects.’
An anatomy of United’s three-year chase. A detailed timeline of the Herrera saga. Signing for Manchester United is a dream come true,’ said Herrera. ‘I have played at Old Trafford for Athletic Club in the Europa League and it was one of the highlights of my career so far. I have joined United to do all I can to help the team reach the club’s objectives. Having arrived on Tuesday I’m excited to now be living in Manchester and I can’t wait for my first game in United’s famous red shirt.’
