Aaron Wan-Bissaka says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans to rebuild Manchester United convinced him to head for Old Trafford.
Wan-Bissaka arrives from Crystal Palace having signed a five-year deal with the option of a further year after United paid an initial fee of £45m with £5m in add-ons.
The England Under-21 international has become the most expensive defender in United’s history - dwarfing the £31m they paid for Victor Lindelof in 2017.
And in his first interview since joining the club, Wan-Bissaka revealed conversations with Solskjaer made leaving south London an easy decision.
He told United’s official website: “I have spoken to him and he has told me how he feels about me. Ole has reassured me about his plans, what he is going to do with the team.
“That is something I want to be a part of. It was the gaffer’s decision and his plan to rebuild, and to bring the team back to where it is supposed to be. I wanted to be a part of that plan.”
Wan-Bissaka broke onto the scene during the 2017-18 season with his first three games coming against Tottenham, United and Chelsea, going onto make a further 39 appearances for the club.
Following confirmation of the move, the Eagles bid a warm farewell to their academy product.
Chairman Steve Parish said: “We are immensely proud to have been part of Aaron’s development as a player and a person.
"He is a really fantastic young man and we have all enjoyed having him as part of the club for the past 10 years. He is a shining example of what South London is about and I wish him the very best for the future journey with Man United and England."
