{"id":627452,"date":"2025-12-12T02:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/627452\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T02:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:22:44","slug":"lecce-president-expresses-pride-at-patrick-dorgus-transfer-to-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/627452\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecce president\u00a0expresses \u2018pride\u2019 at\u00a0Patrick Dorgu\u2019s transfer to Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President of Lecce, Saverio Sticchi Damiani, has expressed deep satisfaction and pride towards a transfer that led to Patrick Dorgu joining Manchester United in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is still debate surrounding Manchester United\u2019s<\/a> options at wing-back.<\/p>\n

One of the first decisions Ruben Amorim<\/a> made after becoming United\u2019s head coach was signing a left wing-back.<\/p>\n

United signed Patrick Dorgu from Lecce<\/a> in a deal worth \u00a325.2 million plus \u00a34.2 million in add-ons. The 21-year-old made 12 appearances in the Premier League ahead of the 2025\/26 campaign, but he remains a work in progress for the future due to his young age and promise.<\/p>\n

Amorim appears set on his preferred duo for the wing-back roles, with Amad Diallo<\/a> operating on the right flank and Diogo Dalot<\/a> shoehorned in on the left side.<\/p>\n

It remains an area that needs to improve if United are to challenge for Premier League<\/a> titles in the future.<\/p>\n

\"PatrickPhoto by Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty ImagesSticchi Damiani proud of Patrick Dorgu transfer<\/p>\n

Dorgu arrived at United almost a year ago, but he already has 35 appearances for the club under his belt.<\/p>\n

The jury is still out over whether the Denmark international will become a star at left wing-back for United, but Amorim has used him as a substitute in games he hasn\u2019t started.<\/p>\n

That said, Dorgu has started seven league games this season, which suggests he is an important part of the coach\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n

However, before Dorgu signed for United, the young defender emerged at Serie A outfit Lecce and became a regular in the team at a young age.<\/p>\n

In a new interview with Tuttomercatoweb<\/a>, Lecce president Sticchi Damiani explains how Dorgu\u2019s transfer epitomises the model he has built at the Italian club.<\/p>\n

Damiani spoke about two deals that he is proud of playing a role in at Lecce, including Dorgu.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Samuel] Umtiti was an extraordinary operation, a world champion who gave a lot to our club, but that of Dorgu represents the Lecce model 360,\u201d Damiani explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaken from the youth sector of a Danish team, he spent a year in the Primavera and half a season in Serie A, and then was sold to Manchester United for \u20ac38 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a symbol of the quality of our club. And doing business with Manchester United is an additional source of pride.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim on Patrick Dorgu <\/p>\n

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\u201cYou can feel the anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball. I can feel the anxiety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Only time will tell if United will make any signings this January.<\/p>\n

Dorgu wasn\u2019t the only player brought in during the winter transfer window last year. A pre-agreement was reached to sign Diego Leon<\/a> from Cerro Porteno, while Ayden Heaven arrived from Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim aware of Patrick Dorgu struggles<\/p>\n

United are patient with Dorgu due to his age and promise.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks, Amorim acknowledged that Dorgu was having to deal with some of the extra pressures that come with playing for United.<\/p>\n

Is Harry Amass ready for a new challenge in January?\ud83d\ude33 <\/p>\n

This performance against Watford suggests he is finding the Championship very comfortable right now\u2026<\/p>\n

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Amorim claimed he could sense nervousness from the wing-back and urged him to try to play more calmly.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe needs to be calmer playing the game,\u201d Amorim said, as quoted by ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can feel the anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball. I can feel the anxiety. You remember the shot against Everton.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was easier than the decision he had to make [playing for Denmark] against Scotland.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe made a great decision, and I saw it when he played in Italy. But here it is different, and sometimes the pressure is hard for them in the beginning, but he has time to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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