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As confirmed by the club’s official site, Manchester United have agreed on a deal to sign Amad Diallo in January.

One of the brightest prospects in Italian football, the Atalanta youngster is expected to have a bright future ahead of him.

Diallo has been on the radar of United scouts since 2016. He was spotted playing at Under-15 level, and the club have been tracking his progress since.

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It is worth noting that at 17 years and 109 days old, he became the youngest player to score on his Serie A debut. He achieved this milestone last season when Atalanta thrashed Udinese 7-1.

He will join United in January subject to medical, personal terms, and work permit.

We take a look at how fans reacted to the news on Twitter.

Fans react as United agree Diallo deal

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Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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