England and Aston Villa winger Ashley Young has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United after they agreed a fee with Aston Villa.
The 25-year-old is the second signing of Red Devils this summer, after Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones.
A club statement said: “Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Ashley Young.
“The player passed a medical in Manchester this week and has agreed a five-year contract.”
Young began his professional career at Watford moved to Villa Park in January 2007 for a Transfer fee around £10million.He made 193 appearances for the Birmingham side and scored 30 goals. He is also renowned as a chief creator, in the last five Premier League seasons, only Cesc Fabregas provided more assists for his team-mates than Young.
Young admitted he will miss the Midlands club, but explained "the opportunity to come and play for one of the biggest clubs in the world is one I couldn't turn down".
"It's a chance to... hopefully become part of the history by helping to win the 20th title." he said. "It's a prospect I always looked at from being a child: to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world."
Reds defender Rio Ferdinand welcomed the deal on Twitter, hailing Ashley Young as "another top, hungry and young player".
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