Manchester United Confirms Santos' Kit Number

Manchester United has confirmed that Andrey Santos will wear the number 17 shirt at Old Trafford. The Brazilian international is set to join the Red Devils after a deal was struck with Chelsea.

What happened?

The news comes as United and Chelsea have agreed on a deal for Santos, with the Red Devils set to pay an initial £48m for the 22-year-old. The transfer is part of United's efforts to bolster their attacking department.

Why it matters for Manchester United

Santos' signing is a significant coup for United, who have been looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer market. The Brazilian international is said to be eager for regular playing time, which would not have been guaranteed at Chelsea.

What comes next?

Santos is expected to undergo a medical and sign a contract with United soon. The 22-year-old will then be unveiled as a United player, with fans eagerly awaiting his debut at Old Trafford.

United will pay Chelsea an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in achievable add-ons. The Red Devils have also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Santos successfully passed his United medical.

Fabrizio Romano subsequently revealed that the 22-year-old had signed his contract and can now be considered a United player. As fans patiently wait for Santos' unveiling, insider Sam Cohen has confirmed his kit number.

According to Cohen on X, "EXCLUSIVE: Understand Andrey Santos will wear the number 17 shirt at Manchester United, I'm told." Meanwhile, confirmation is still pending on the situation of Santos' fellow countryman Ederson. On Friday, Romano revealed that his switch to United has collapsed after the club subjected him to a closer medical scrutiny. This information has been corroborated by Gianluca Di Marzio, although England-based journalists are insisting that it's still on.

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