Manchester United make third youth signing of the summer as Arnau Puigmal joins from Espanyol

  • Manchester United have placed a level of importance on youth recruitment
  • Former midfielder Nicky Butt became under 19s coach earlier this summer
  • Butt has brought in Aliou Traore from PSG and Di'Shon Bernard from Chelsea
  • Arnau Puigmal posted a shot of himself signing his United contract on Instagram
  • Puigmal had agreed terms back in July but had to await international clearance
  • READ: Ibrahimovic makes United list of 25 for Champions League group stages 

Spanish sensation Arnau Puigmal has completed his move to Manchester United from Espanyol.

Although the Premier League club haven't yet officially made the announcement, the 16-year-old has released an image of himself signing his contract on his Instagram account alongside academy coach Kieran McKenna and club legend Andy Cole.

The Red Devils had officially completed the signing of the teenager in July but it was delayed while Puigmal awaited international clearance.

Arnau Puigmal (pictured with Kieran McKenna and Andy Cole) has joined Manchester United

Arnau Puigmal (pictured with Kieran McKenna and Andy Cole) has joined Manchester United

The midfielder was named most valuable player at the Mediterranean International Cup

The midfielder was named most valuable player at the Mediterranean International Cup

Regarding his big move, the Spaniard wrote: 'Very happy and proud to announce that I am a new @manchesterunited player, a dream come true. It's time to work, come on red devils!'


The midfielder was named most valuable player at Mediterranean International Cup - a competition which has featured the likes of Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas in their younger days - and will join a host of new talents at United's youth set up.  

United have spent considerably on players this summer including £75m for Romelu Lukaku

United have spent considerably on players this summer including £75m for Romelu Lukaku

United have been busy this summer, spending £75million on Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic returning to Jose Mourinho's books for £35million and even Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to Old Trafford. But aged just 16 years old, Puigmal will no doubt be one of the less heralded transfers made this window.

It's a sign of intent made by Mourinho, who is a notorious 'quick fix' manager, having spent no more than four seasons at the helm of a football club. 

As well as Puigmal, the Manchester Evening News reported that Butt, who made 373 appearances for United, has also brought Aliou Traore from Paris Saint-Germain and Di'Shon Bernard from Chelsea this summer.