Manchester United Sign Marcos Rojo For £16m On Five-year Deal

Manchester United have announced the £16m signing of Argentina international defender Marcos Rojo on a five-year contract.

The 24-year-old joins from Sporting Lisbon, with Nani moving to the Portuguese club on a season-long loan.

“Playing for the world’s biggest club is a dream for me,” said Rojo, who will wear the number five shirt.

The left-sided defender played in six games as Argentina reached this summer’s World Cup final in Brazil.

Rojo is United’s third signing of the summer and strengthens manager Louis van Gaal’s defensive options.

The Dutchman started with debutant Tyler Blackett as part of his three-man defence in last Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Swansea City.

By the end of the game, winger Ashley Young was being used in the left-back role following a switch of formations.