Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has welcomed new signing Sofyan Amrabat.

The former Fiorentina midfielder's move wasn't closed before he could be registered in time for Sunday's defeat at Arsenal.

After the 3-1 reverse, Ten Hag said: “It was already, from the start of the season, one of my wishes to get another [number] six, a holding midfielder, in the squad because through the season you need that depth there.

“In that position we only had Casemiro who can play really well there. With others we have to make compromises but, with Sofyan Amrabat, we have another one.

“Also he can play alongside Casemiro because he can also play a little bit higher on the pitch. So it's very good to have him and I think he fits very good to Premier League football, to Champions League football. I think the demands are strong.

“He is very dynamic, he's very good in the duels. So we are pleased that we have him at United and I think he will contribute to our high targets we set."