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Victor Lindelof, who joined Benfica in 2012, becomes Manchester United’s first signing after they secured Champions League football for next season.
Victor Lindelof, who joined Benfica in 2012, becomes Manchester United’s first signing after they secured Champions League football for next season. Photograph: McManus/BPI/Rex/Shutterstock
Victor Lindelof, who joined Benfica in 2012, becomes Manchester United’s first signing after they secured Champions League football for next season. Photograph: McManus/BPI/Rex/Shutterstock

Manchester United to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof for £30.7m

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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign the Swedish international Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £30.7m (€35m). With Champions League football secured after the Europa League was added to their EFL Cup and Community Shield triumphs, attention quickly turned to reinforcements.

The centre-back is now set to become José Mourinho’s first signing of the summer after United struck a deal with the Portuguese champions.

A statement on the Premier League club’s official website read: “Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms.

“A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.”

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