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Marco Rojo excited signing for Man Utd

Sporting CP defender Marcos Rojo spent the night in Manchester ahead of completing his move to Manchester United today. The Daily Mail says United have agreed a £16million fee with Sporting for Rojo.

Rojo, who touched down in Manchester on Tuesday evening and said joining United 'feels like a dream', is set to sign a four-year contract after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Louis van Gaal made it a priority to sign a left-footed defender and stepped up his pursuit of Rojo, 24, following Saturday's shock home defeat by Swansea.

The deal was held up while United negotiated with Doyen Sports, the investment company that owned a percentage of Rojo's economic rights, but on Tuesday night both clubs confirmed all parties have agreed terms.

He trained with Sporting on Tuesday but was not involved in the afternoon session as the Portuguese club and United finalised the move.

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