Video: Manchester United confirm £50m signing of Brazilian midfielder from Chelsea
Abdullateef Fowewe
Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, announcing the move on their official channels with the message, “Ready to make his mark. The Manchester United family welcomes you, @04Andrey.”
The club framed the arrival as proof that “dreams do come true,” tagging Santos’s social handle in the post.
A 39-second video accompanying the announcement shows Santos wearing United’s kit, smiling and visibly excited as he describes joining a “big, big club.”
In the footage he promises to bring energy and create “new memories” for supporters, and is shown posing with club branding alongside staff members.
The acquisition, which brings a young player with considerable potential into United’s midfield pool, generated an immediate reaction from fans on social media.
The move aimed to bolster United’s squad depth and long-term prospects in central midfield as they prepare for the coming season.
