being processed saw Liverpool shelve plans to announce the deal with Southampton on Monday but the transfer has now gone through. He will wear the No 20 shirt at his new club.
The lure of Barcelona was so great that Ivan Rakitic said yes 'quicker than on my wedding day' when offered the opportunity to join the La Liga giants. Croatia's lynchpin was unveiled as the club's new signing on Tuesday after a £14million move from Sevilla. Rakitic will wear the No 4 shirt, left vacant by Cesc Fabregas' £30m move to Chelsea last month.
'When [Sporting director Andoni] Zubizarreta called me I said "yes" as quickly as I did on my wedding day,' the 26-year-old said. 'I can play as defensive midfielder. At every position, you need to understand what the coach wants. I'll try to do the best I can.
Luke Shaw has completed a £31.5million switch to Manchester United and has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford. The England defender successfully completed a routine medical at United's Carrington training complex and has been informed he will be manager Louis van Gaal's first-choice left-back.
It is understood that he has been assured that he will start and 33-year-old Patrice Evra, who will remain with United, is expected to have a reduced role at the club.
The former Southampton starlet has signed a four-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and revealed his delight at joining the 13-time Premier League champions. The Saints will receive £27million up front rising to the full figure.He 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.'
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