Man Utd have announced the signing of talented youngster Karim Cassim for their rivals Man City.
Karim Cassim with academy chief Stephen Torpey.(Image: Manchester United)
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Manchester United have formally announced the signing of midfielder Karim Cassim from Manchester City.
The Manchester Evening News recently reported that United expected no problems receiving Premier League ratification for the signing of Cassim.
The deal has now been rubber-stamped, meaning Cassim has completed his transfer to United. The club publicly announced the switch on Thursday, photographing the 16-year-old at Old Trafford, and with his contract alongside Stephen Torpey, head of the academy.
The club's statement read: "Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting youngster Karim Cassim.
"The England youth international has joined after leaving Manchester City. The 17-year-old was part of the City side that won the FA Youth Cup last season.
"On the international front, the central midfielder has been capped up to England’s Under-17s. Everyone at the club would like to welcome Karim to United and we wish him the very best of luck."
When United's U18s beat Charlton in August, Cassim was spotted on the bench during MUTV's coverage of the game, inadvertently confirming his transfer.
United are also set to announce the signing of Isaac Konde from Liverpool once Premier League ratification has been received. They have already received approval for the signing of David Eze from City.
United's academy is essentially limited to a United Kingdom-based recruitment search due to Brexit rules, which is why the club have been proactive in adding players from neighbouring sides over the last few years.