Manchester United’s capture of exciting teenage winger Amad Diallo Traore came at the end of a year-long pursuit, Atalanta president Antonio Percassi has revealed.
The Red Devils announced on the final day of the summer transfer window that they had a deal for the 18-year-old in place.
He will not join their ranks until January, but an agreement that could end up being worth up to £37 million ($48m) has been pushed through.
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United believe they are acquiring one of the hottest prospects in European football, with Diallo’s potential having registered on their radar for some time.