Despite the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, Cole Palmer is expected to remain Chelsea’s goal-scoring machine. The English forward has been earning a respectable £130,000 per week at Stamford Bridge.
The renowned Serie A star will be the next first-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford, succeeding Altay Bayındır. According to club sources, manager Ruben Amorim was directly involved in bringing this agreement to fruition, believing that this addition will provide the stability, leadership, and world-class skill required between the posts in the coming years.
Negotiations were tight, with United moving rapidly over the last week to stave off competition from several European giants. The £81 million fee makes this the most expensive custodian move in football history, breaking the previous record held by Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga.
This signing is a huge statement of intent from Manchester United’s management, who are committed to support Amorim in the transfer market in order to expedite the club’s return to the top. The new signing is set to join the squad immediately for pre-season training and might make his debut in United’s next competitive match.
Fans on social media have exploded with joy, calling the move as a “game-changer” and a “huge leap forward” for the club’s goals. Pundits are already speculating that this deal will lay the groundwork for a more stable, title-challenging United in the coming seasons.