Andrey Santos to Man United: Brazilian media react

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10 July 2026

Any time now,

Andrey Santos

will be announced as a

Manchester United

player.

United

struck the deal

on Wednesday, with the Brazilian set to join from Chelsea. United offered fifty million pounds, forty-eight million guaranteed with two million in add-ons, and the Blues accepted, with the Londoners sanctioning the transfer after also securing a ten per cent sell-on clause.

On Thursday, the

Brazilian

underwent his medical at Carrington, which reports suggest he passed with flying colours.

He has since

signed

a five-year deal, with the option of a further year. Much has already been said about the 22-year-old, but it is what Brazilian media have had to say that will delight United fans most.

Gazeta do Paraná

said: “He arrives at

as one of the most promising Brazilian footballers currently playing in Europe.”

Super Vasco

, meanwhile, spoke of the high expectations resting on the midfielder’s shoulders:

“Andrey arrives in Manchester surrounded by high expectations to take over the starting position and the spot left by fellow Brazilian Casemiro.”

Trivela

also framed him as a Casemiro replacement:

“Given his previously chosen replacement for Casemiro and his high quality, Andrey arrives at

as a potential midfield protagonist.”

They went on to explain why Santos may settle in with relative ease, though they suggested his arrival, alongside Ederson’s, could leave Kobbie Mainoo as the odd one out:

“One of the situations to be addressed is the possible addition of Bruno Fernandes and another player, theoretically Ederson or

Kobbie Mainoo

. If this is the midfield, entirely Portuguese-speaking, it’s possible to say there’s a clear balance of characteristics.

“While Andrey tends to be the positional organiser, Ederson will be vital for pressing and covering long distances. Finally, Bruno is the decision-maker, one of the best in the world last season. A promising trio.”

There are certainly big expectations surrounding what

Santos

will bring to United.

The hope is that he injects defensive steel into United’s engine room, with his strong tackling, aerial dominance and smart short passing helping to control midfield battles and progress the ball.

His tenacity and potential are exactly what INEOS were banking on when they struck the deal. He will certainly get the minutes he was searching for, and should grow into a regular starter alongside Mainoo.

With the pair together, the twenty-time English champions’ midfield should be well secured for years to come.

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