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Manchester United Complete Signing of 16-Year-Old Goalkeeper Charlie Hardy

The Derby County prospect arrives on scholarship terms that precede eligibility for a professional contract at 17.

Overview

  • The transfer was approved by the Premier League before being formally signed off.
  • United will pay compensation to Derby County for the teenager’s move.
  • Hardy was presented with his club suit at Carrington by academy operations head Steve Higham.
  • He is expected to play for United’s under-18s under coach Darren Fletcher.
  • The England under-16 goalkeeper confirmed the move on Instagram, writing, “Proud to sign for Manchester United, the hard work continues.”