Manchester United Sign Andrey Santos In Double Quick‑Time

Manchester United fans were left uneasy after several high‑profile signings fell through earlier this window. The club’s target Ederson’s deal never materialised, and United also missed out on Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. INEOS moved swiftly to wrap up a deal for the Brazilian midfielder, leaving the Red Devils delighted with the acquisition. The teenager arrived at Carrington training ground over the weekend and has already begun training with his new teammates.

Santos Meets New Boss Michael Carrick

The 22‑year‑old also met his new head coach, Michael Carrick, and was impressed by the Englishman’s vision for the squad. “I know him very well. He’s a top, top coach,” Santos told the club’s media. “After a 30‑minute meeting I said: ‘Wow, he’s amazing.’” He added that now that he’s met Carrick in person, he’s excited to work with him.

Santos Joins United’s Midfield Ranks

Santos knows fellow Brazilian Matheus Cunha well from their time together in the national team, and he also recognises Mason Mount from the Chelsea days. He swapped shirts with club captain Bruno Fernandes during the last game at Old Trafford and is eager to learn from him. The newcomer also mentioned his excitement to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo, Amad, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and the rest of the United midfield.

Goalscoring Ambitions For The New Season

While many believe Santos could fill the void left by Casemiro for both club and country, the player himself is focused on finding the net more often. He highlighted his prolific 2024/25 campaign with Strasbourg, where he netted ten times as the highest‑scoring central midfielder in Ligue 1. “I’m a midfielder but I like to score goals, I like to arrive in the box,” Santos said, hoping to improve on that impressive showing.