Manchester United are close to signing Torino star Matteo Darmian, reports the BBC.
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However, with many Red Devils fans not knowing much about the Serie A star, here are some facts they can brush up on before he is announced…
10) Scouted by former Inter Milan star… for AC Milan
From Rescaldina in Lombardy, and was scouted as a youngster by former Nerazzurri star Beniamino Abate. The ex-goalkeeper was actually looking for talent for San Siro rivals AC!
9) Age and height
The defender is now coming in to his prime at 25-years-old, and is an average height for a full-back at 5ft 11.