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In a frustrating summer up to this point, Manchester United\u2019s transfer window has come to life over the last few days.<\/p>\n
Brazilian Andrey Santos has been signed from Chelsea and there are reports of an agreement to sign free agent goalkeeper Karl Darlow.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, news broke out of nowhere yesterday that United had agreed to pay Youri Tielemans\u2019 release clause to get him out of Aston Villa.<\/p>\n
Santos\u2019 move was also made official yesterday and he spoke to the club\u2019s media about his excitement to link up with manager Michael Carrick and a host of United players.<\/p>\n
In an interview for the club\u2019s YouTube channel, Santos also discussed what a move to the club means to him.<\/p>\n
When asked why he decided to move to Old Trafford he explained, \u201cManchester United is the biggest club in the world, so I\u2019m very happy to be here. When I spoke with my wife about the club, she said, \u2018Wow, we have to go. We have to move.\u2019 It\u2019s a pleasure for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also claimed that he did not have to think twice when his agent told him about United\u2019s desire to sign him.<\/p>\n
Beaming throughout the entire interview, Santos expressed his delight about playing with the number 17 on his back.<\/p>\n
When asked about why he chose the number he said, \u201cI like number 17 because I had a very good season wearing it. When I asked if it was available, they told me it was free. I was really happy because I wanted to wear that number again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Santos also revealed that playing at such an iconic stadium as Old Trafford was another pull factor for moving to United.<\/p>\n
He explained, \u201cI\u2019m really excited. I\u2019ve played there before as an opponent, so I know how difficult it is. Now I\u2019ll be playing with those supporters behind me. Their support gives players confidence, and that\u2019s so important.\u201d<\/p>\n
Santos also added that his early life in a Brazilian favela gave him the required attitude to succeed. He also explained that Neymar is his football icon, but that he has been compared to Brazilian legend Dunga.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old claimed, \u201cI didn\u2019t actually see Dunga play, but people tell me we\u2019re similar. I like playing with and without the ball. I like breaking lines and helping my teammates. In Brazil we say the midfielder is like the head of the team. Communication is really important, and that\u2019s something I value.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, Santos revealed how happy he was to complete the move by stating, \u201cit\u2019s a dream. I want to win as many trophies as possible with this great club and make my name part of its history.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also explained that, in spite of being at the club just days, he already feels at home and is eager to show the fans exactly what he can bring to the team.<\/p>\n