Manchester United sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof

Manchester United have completing the signing of 22-year-old Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica on a four-year deal.


Lindelof did his medicals at Manchester United's Aon Training Complex on Wednesday morning after the two clubs agreed a reported fee of £30.75m.

"Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United. Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer. I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us,'' United boss Jose Mourinho told the club's official website.

Lindelof has been a long-time target for United as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of next season's return to the Champions League.

"I am thrilled to be joining Manchester United. I have enjoyed my time at Benfica enormously and I have learned a lot there. But I'm looking forward to playing in the Premier League at Old Trafford and for Jose Mourinho. I'm keen to get started and make my contribution to the team's efforts to win more trophies,'' Lindelof told United's official website.