English giants Manchester United have reportedly completed the signing of Benfica youngster Umaro Embalo, according to Record.
The Red Devils apparently won the chase with Real Madrid for the forward’s signature, but the transfer fee was not disclosed.
Embalo has been with Benfica since 2014, joining club’s training camp for talented youngsters before earning a place in the Eagles youth academy.
The 16-year-old impressed playing for Benfica and Portugal youth sides, bagging 15 goals in 18 outings for the Portugal Under-17 team.
Embalo has been likened to Angel Di Maria for his style of play and he now gets a chance to continue his development at Old Trafford.
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