Manuel Ugarte says he’s “really thrilled and more than anything eager and excited” to join Manchester United.
The Uruguayan midfielder joined the club on transfer deadline day and has been speaking to the club after making his move.
When asked why he joined, Ugarte said: “Its history, because we all know what a massive club United is – one of the best teams in the world.
“I also spoke a lot with Facu Pellistri and he told me all about everything: the atmosphere that’s generated, the match day atmosphere that builds up at Old Trafford is incredible.
“So yes, I’m really excited. I’d love to experience United’s legendary stadium as a player and feel the presence of the supporters.
“I’m really thrilled and more than anything eager and excited, while I obviously realise that it’s a great responsibility and I’m prepared for that.”
The 23-year-old spoke about his crazy reception since signing, stating: “I’ve never seen anything like it before, these United fans, because, since the news first came out, they’ve been sending me messages.
“It also made the news in Uruguay and so I also think that the supporters, the real fans, the die-hard United fans, deserve the club to be winning trophies and that’s what we’re hoping to achieve.”