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		</div><p>Manchester United have completed the signing of Wales winger Daniel James from Swansea.</p>
<p>The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year, to become manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing at Old Trafford.</p>
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<p>The deal is worth a reported £15million.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A childhood dream comes true for <a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel_James_97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daniel_James_97</a> ♥ï¸ <a href="https://t.co/Xq1KEOzxcv">pic.twitter.com/Xq1KEOzxcv</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1138815758052581384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>James, a graduate of the Swansea academy, scored five goals and made 10 assists in 38 appearances during an impressive 2018-19 campaign in which he broke into the Championship side’s first team.</p>
<p>Solskjaer told United’s website: <em>“Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic. He had a great season with Swansea City and has all the attributes needed to become a Manchester United player.</em></p>
<p><em>“We are delighted he has signed with our club and we are all looking forward to working with him. This is the perfect environment for Daniel to continue his development.”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Signed, sealed, delivered — he&#39;s ours! âï¸<a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel_James_97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daniel_James_97</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/6RoVm7JYNQ">pic.twitter.com/6RoVm7JYNQ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1138814507093041152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>James, who joined Swansea at the age of 16, took his chance to shine after being given an opportunity following the club’s relegation from the Premier League a year ago.</p>
<p>Such was his progress that he was close to joining promotion-chasing Leeds in January, only for a potential move to collapse.</p>
<p>He continued to be linked with other clubs, including Premier League Brighton, but United became clear favourites after expressing interest this summer.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m very proud to join the biggest football club in the world. This is a new and exciting chapter in my life and I can’t wait to get started. Thank you to everyone who has shown faith in me. Hard work starts now! ð´âªâ« <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManUtd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/SRHdNpvLLI">pic.twitter.com/SRHdNpvLLI</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Daniel James (@Daniel_James_97) <a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel_James_97/status/1138812620889366532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>A move was expected last month but the sudden death of the player’s father and international duty meant it was put on hold for a few weeks.</p>
<p>James said: <em>“This is one of the best days of my life and a challenge I am really looking forward to. The Premier League is the best league in the world and Manchester United is the perfect place for me to continue to develop as a player.</em></p>
<p><em>“This is an incredibly proud moment for me and my family, however, it is tinged with sadness that my father isn’t able to share this experience with us. I am looking forward to working with Ole, meeting the team and getting started.”</em></p>
<p>James only made his debut for Swansea in February 2018 and the Welsh club are sorry to see him leave so early in his career.</p>
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<p>&mdash; Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1138810225702645760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Chairman Trevor Birch told the club’s website: <em>“We are obviously hugely disappointed to lose a player of Daniel’s quality, especially after such a fantastic breakthrough season for us and the enjoyment he gave to those watching him.</em></p>
<p><em>“However, given the level of those performances and the fact he has one year remaining on his contract, it was inevitable that once a club of the calibre of Manchester United came calling it would be virtually impossible to hold on to him.</em></p>
<p><em>“Everyone at the club cannot speak highly enough of Daniel, not just as a footballer but also as a person. His development is also great testament to the work our coaches have done in nurturing his talent since he arrived at our academy as a 16-year-old.</em></p>
<p><em>“It goes without saying that we wish him well at his new club, especially after the sad loss of his father recently.”</em></p>
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