Manchester United have completed the signing of former Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer. The 33-year-old Uruguay international, who left PSG at the end of June, has signed a one-year contract. Cavani has scored 341 goals in 556 club matches, including a record 200 in 301 appearances for the French giants. He also has 50 goals in 116 Uruguay games.
The new striker could play his first game against his former side Paris St-Germain in the Uefa Champions League group match on the 20th of October. Before that, Manchester United will play Newcastle United in the Premier League on the 17th of October and following the Anthony Martial’s red card he could be making his debut in the game which is after the international break.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is currently in the 16th place position in the league table, having picked up only three points from possible nine points. They were beaten 6-1 at home by Tottenham on Sunday. Edinson Cavani speaking on his signing said: “Manchester United is one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it is a real honour to be here.” “I’ve worked really hard during the time off and I feel eager to compete and represent this incredible club.”
“I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester. I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere when it is safe for the fans to return.
“I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that’s why my focus has to remain the same as always – work, work, work. I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt.” United boss Solskjaer said the striker was an “experienced ultimate professional who always gives everything for his team”.
“His goalscoring record for club and country is fantastic and we are delighted to sign a player of his calibre,” he added. “He’ll bring energy, power, leadership and a great mentality to the squad but, most importantly, he’ll bring goals.
“He has had a brilliant career so far, winning trophies at almost every club he has played for, and he still has so much more to give at the highest level. “The opportunity for our young players to learn from one of Europe’s top goalscorers over the last 10 years is fantastic and it will really benefit them going forward.”
