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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has heaped praise on new signing Andrey Santos, revealing that he has been \u201cbrilliant\u201d in training.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, United confirmed the signing of Santos from Chelsea. Heading into the window, United prioritised bolstering their midfield department as they prepare to play in the Champions League next season and potentially mount a Premier League title charge.<\/p>\n
Having missed out on top targets Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, United were forced to cast a wider net and their search led them to Santos.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s understood that United had been long-term admirers of Santos and tried to get him last summer when Alejandro Garnacho completed a switch to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
United and Chelsea struck a \u00a350m deal for the Brazil international. Chelsea inserted a 10% sell-on clause.<\/p>\n
Santos was named in the starting XI for both United pre-season games against Wrexham and Rosenborg. He seems to be an astute signing, though his real test will arrive with the start of the Premier League season.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old has particularly formed a good connection with Mason Mount, who praised him after the 5-0 win over Rosenborg. Maguire has become the latest United player to laud Santos.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the United Scandinavia Supporters\u2019 Club, Maguire said of Santos, \u201cHe\u2019s a really nice person, always smiling.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve just got to try and make him feel comfortable at the moment. But yeah, he\u2019s come in, he\u2019s settled in really well. He\u2019s been brilliant in training. I thought he was brilliant in the game as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd yeah, he\u2019s always smiling, he\u2019s always laughing and joking around. But yeah, like I said, he\u2019s still really young, and he\u2019s going to have a big part to play in this club\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maguire continued, \u201cHe should be really excited to get going for the first Premier League game of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAll our signings, I\u2019m sure there\u2019s going to be a couple more coming in, and we need to make sure we\u2019re ready with a big squad and ready to compete in all competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n
United are next in action on Saturday when they face Diego Simeone\u2019s Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n
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