United sign Brazilian midfielder Fred

London: English football giants Manchester United have announced the signing of Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred for a reported £47 million (Dh230.3 million).

The 25-year-old Brazilian star is United coach Jose Mourinho’s first signing for next season.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos,” the English Premier League side said on their official website.

Fred, who will appear with the Brazilian national team in the World Cup, joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013, with the team subsequently winning three Ukrainian league titles and four Ukrainian Cups.

This season, Fred played in 37 games for Shakhtar Donetsk and scored four goals.