Obertan officially a Red

Manchester United have completed the signing of Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux.

The 20-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford for an undisclosed fee after passing a medical.

“Gabriel is a player we have tracked for a few years now, but because of his educational programme our efforts to get him here have always been delayed,” Ferguson told the club’s official website.

“We are delighted to get him now as he is an exciting prospect. We like to get young players and develop them, and we will see that in Gabriel over the next two years.”

“I am very happy to join Manchester United,” Obertan said. “This is a big opportunity for me to play at such a great club. I am very excited to be here and I look forward to proving what I can do.”

He becomes United’s third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia.