Dong Finally Set To Complete Move


By David Hobbs
January 8 2004

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Chinese sensation Dong Fangzhuo according to Dong’s current manager at Chinese outfit Dalian. The 18-year old striker has been tipped for big success in the future and impressed United boss Sir Alex Ferguson during a one-month trial at Carrington. Hobbs in Trouble

Dong Finally Set To Sign
China's up and coming superstar Dong Fangzhuo is finally set to sign for Manchester United after months of negotiations between United and Dalian Shide.

The 18-year old striker has been touted as a 'revelation' in Asian youth football and will sign for United for around £2-4 million.

"Dong's contract will be signed in one or two days," said Dalian's manager Lin Lefeng

"The deal is both commercial and footballing," admitted United director Sir Bobby Charlton a few weeks ago and will along with United's new Chinese official website, boost United's ever growing popularity in Asia.

Dong impresssed United's coaches during a trial at Carrington and Sir Alex Ferguson was quick to snap up the forward.
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