Published 18:33 IST, July 17th 2020

Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Teenager set to swap Real Madrid for Man United

Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Promising left-back Alvaro Fernandez is set to join on a four-year deal with Man United, having announced his exit from Real Madrid.

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Man United are continuing ir aggressive policy to sign promising youth players and are set to sign Real Mrid prodigy Alvaro Fernandez. potential Alvaro Fernandez transfer represents third major acquisition by Red Devils acemy, having snapped up highly-rated midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from AS Monaco and centre-forward Dillon Hoogewerf from Ajax. Man United are also closing in on purchase of Barcelona right-back Marc Juro after 16-year-old anunced his departure from famed La Masia acemy. Here's a look at who is Alvaro Fernandez and his career so far.

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Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Man United sign Alvaro Fernandez from Real Mrid 

Man United are set to anunce Alvaro Fernandez transfer from Real Mrid, with youngster having alrey bid farewell to his teammates and coaches at Real Mrid Castilla. Fernandez failed to agree on terms with Los Blancos and will move to Manchester on a free transfer and join famed Man United acemy. 17-year-old left-back left Deportivo la Coruna for Real Mrid in 2017 and has been a regular in ir development sides. Fernandez will join Marc Juro and Joe Hugill in Red Devils' youth intake for 2020/21 season. promising left-back will reportedly sign a four-year deal with Premier League giants.

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Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Where does Alvaro Fernez fit in at Man United?

Man United don't have a luxury of left-backs coming through ir ranks and h to convert Brandon Williams to play on left, which worked wonders for 19-year-old who has established himself in Ole Gunnar Solskaer's first team set up. Thus Alvaro Fernandez transfer presents a significant acquisition by Man United acemy. According to Real Mrid's website, 17-year-old is kwn to idolise Marcelo and is a quality defender and good at taking ball from behind. Furrmore, Fernandez stands out technically and for his intelligence on field and is difficult to beat one-on-one.

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Who is Alvaro Fernandez? 17-year-old's statement on leaving Real Mrid 

Alvaro Fernandez issued a statement on Instagram, confirming that he'll be leaving Los Blancos after failing to agree on a new deal with LaLiga champions. 17-year-old said that it was t an easy decision and thanked his coaches who have worked with him over past three years. promising left-back said that his stay at Real Mrid me him a better footballer and a better person, making it a great pleasure to wear ir shirt and represent ir shield. Fernandez said that it was time to say goodbye forever and take ar path in his football career to continue his dream.

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Who is Alvaro Fernandez? Man United's youth project 

Man United have hugely expanded ir scouting operation in recent years as y become increasingly aware of competition at top end of market. Ed Woodward has actively looked to step up operations overseas and has actively looked for experts in France and Spain to identify potential world-class talents in a bid to save a fortune in transfer fee down ro. Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund also exploit a similar strategy, who sell for huge profits, but Man United are aiming to integrate m into first team in future.

Alvaro Fernandez's arrival will be followed by those of Barcelona right-back Marc Juro and Sunderland starlet Joe Hugill. Hugill could cost around £300,000 after United beat a host of Premier League rivals to his signature, while Juro will join club for free like Fernandez.

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18:33 IST, July 17th 2020