Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Marcos Rojo from Portuguese giant Sporting Lisbon.
The 24-year old Argentine defender has penned a five-year deal with the Red Devils for a fee of around 20million.
As part of the deal, United winger Nani will join former club Sporting on a one-year loan deal with the Old Trafford outfit paying his wages in full.
During his two-year spell in Lisbon, former Estudiantes la Plata and Spartak Moscow man Rojo made 61 appearances in all competitions and scored seven goals.
BREAKING: Marcos Rojo is a Red. The Argentina defender has signed for #mufc on a five-year contract. #RojoIsRedpic.twitter.com/aLcnbC7BR0
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 20, 2014
Additionally, 27-year old wideman Nani has made 230 appearances for United since arriving from Sporting in 2007.
As part of the Marcos Rojo deal, Nani will join Sporting Lisbon on a season-long loan. #mufcpic.twitter.com/2DYPDFmIbv
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 20, 2014
