Shaw signs for United Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton Football Club. He joins on a four-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.Shaw, 18, recently gained his third cap for England and was the youngest player to feature in this year’s World Cup campaign.
The left-back has made 67 appearances for Southampton since making his debut in 2012.
Luke Shaw said: "I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United.
I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me.
I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that.
I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning from the world-class players and management at the club."
Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs said: "Luke is a very talented young left-back with great potential.
He has developed immensely during his time at Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player.
I am delighted he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to continue his development as a young player and eventually fulfil that promise."
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