Edinson Cavani Expected To Join Manchester United

Uruguay international’s Edinson Cavani is expected to join Premier League side Manchester United in a two-year deal.

Cavani previously played for Italian sides Palermo, Napoli F.C. and most recently French side Paris Saint Germain. He spent seven years at PSG and his contract with the club ended in June. Several European clubs including Atletico Madrid and Juventus were interested in signing the forward.

He won many titles with his club and country throughout his career including the Copa America, Italian Cup, Ligue 1 six times, French League Cup five times and French Super Cup seven times. Individually, he was the Serie A top scorer and Ligue 1 top scorer twice.

The forward was a key player for PSG and the first to score 200 goals for the club. He would certainly add experience and quality to Manchester United’s squad. Also, Cavani can add to Manchester United’s chances of winning a title this season.

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs praised Cavani and stated that he would be a good fit for the club. Giggs said, “​with his work rate, you expect him to make it.” Manchester United’s current coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has previously expressed his admiration for the Uruguayan forward. “Cavani is like a viking,” he said.

Manchester United have previously made some not so successful signings in the past like Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez and Radamel Falcao. Signing Cavani would still be a gamble for the club.

The club has also recently signed Dutch star Donny Van de Beek from Ajax and has been linked with several players including FC Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele, Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Porto’s Alex Telles.

Cavani would join United’s forwards Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Van de Beek and Odion Ighalo. Head coach Solskjaer would then have many options up front.

Article by Nour Safwat