Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa on a five year deal.
The 25-year-old had previously undergoing a medical at Old Trafford but was reluctant to sign until he returned from holiday but has now completed the deal which is believed to be worth between £16 million and £20 million.
Young becomes Alex Ferguson's second English signing of the summer after the previous acquisition of Phil Jones from Blackburn as the Scot looks to build a new side due to the retirement of stalwarts such as Gary Neville and Paul Scholes.
Young signed for Villa in January 2007 in a deal thought to be worth around £10million and stated that he would not be signing a new contract at Villa Park due to his desire to play in the Champions League. The forward's contract was due to expire at the end of next season meaning he would have been allowed to leave on a free transfer. Villa were understandably reluctant to let this happen and United stepped-in and a deal was agreed which appears to suite all parties. Betfair iPad fans wouldn't have been surprised.
Young is understandably delighted to have signed for such a top club and says he is already targeting silverware and the iPhone betting suggest he will have every chance of doing so.
"The opportunity to come and play for one of the biggest clubs in the world is one I couldn't turn down," Young told MUTV.
"It's a chance to hopefully become part of the history by helping to win the 20th title. It's a prospect I always looked at from being a child - to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"I've got that opportunity now so I've just got to take it with two hands."
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