• Premier League

United announce signing of teenager

ESPN staff
September 3, 2013
Craig Burley discusses United's transfer dealing

Manchester United have announced the signing of Saidy Janko from FC Zurich.

Janko, 17, is described on the club's official website as a right-sided player who impressed in an appearance against United during the 2013 FIFA Blue Stars Tournament.

He is believed to primarily function as a right-back and will look to continue his development among United's youth ranks.

United will pay an undisclosed sum to Zurich for the Swiss-born player who has a Gambian father and a Swiss/Italian mother.

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