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Manchester United are about to announce their first summer signing after Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos put pen to paper on his new contract at Old Trafford, Fabrizio Romano reveals.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils hold a long-standing interest in Santos, dating back to last summer when attempts were made to include him in negotiations over Alejandro Garnacho\u2019s switch to Stamford Bridge. <\/p>\n
At that point, Chelsea were adamant that the 22-year-old was not for sale and plans were shelved, with Garnacho eventually being sold for \u00a340 million.<\/p>\n
However, United maintained contact with his agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, in case the opportunity to reignite a move presented itself. <\/p>\n
Two meetings were held with Bertolucci earlier this year, in February and March, to gauge the viability of a deal this summer, sensing it was possible as the Brazil international had grown frustrated with his lack of game time in West London.<\/p>\n
Having faced rejection from both Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes this month, United turned their attention towards Santos as an alternative this week.<\/p>\n
A \u00a350 million deal was quickly struck with Chelsea, who remain appreciative of his talents, but accept he is unlikely to displace Moises Caicedo or Enzo Fernandez imminently.<\/p>\n
With approval from his club, Santos travelled to Carrington yesterday to conduct a medical. A five-year contract, with the option for an additional twelve months, was verbally accepted by the player.<\/p>\n
With the medical having been completed without issue \u2013 which cannot be said for a different United target \u2013 Santos was scheduled to officially sign his new contract today.<\/p>\n
Romano reveals the Rio de Janeiro native has now done so, with only an official announcement from the club left to come.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udea8\u270d\ud83c\udffd Andrey Santos has signed his contract as new Man United player. \ud83d\udd10<\/p>\n