How Twitter reacted to confirmation of Victor Lindelof’s £31 million transfer to Manchester United

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Although it’s a deal that’s been nothing more than a formality since the end of the Premier League season, BBC Sport reported last night that Manchester United have signed Benfica’s Victor Lindelof.

The 22-year-old centre-back has become United’s most expensive defender ever after his £31million switch was officially announced yesterday, overtaking Rio Ferdinand’s fee of £29.1million from 2002.

Lindelof was an integral part of the Benfica side that won a Portuguese league and cup double last season, and has already earned 12 international caps after breaking into Sweden’s line-up.

His arrival shows a state of intent from United boss Jose Mourinho ahead of the new Premier League season, with his side looking to build on their Europa League success and challenge for the title.

Lindelof has since taken to social media for the first time as a Manchester United player…

And some United fans have already been praising their first summer arrival…

https://twitter.com/glenthered/status/875265704068603904

https://twitter.com/mc_9tro/status/875265373708455936

Others were left wondering what it means for United’s current batch of defenders…

https://twitter.com/ManUtd_HQ/status/874936927786602496

Whilst some were already licking their lips at a potential Lindelof/Bailly partnership…

https://twitter.com/Anderaholic/status/875264686907957248

https://twitter.com/Lindelofesque/status/873892722901385217

What do you think United fans? Is Lindelof a strong addition? Let us know your thoughts below.

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