Edinson Cavani Official Costumed Manchester United

Edinson Cavani (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has officially joined Manchester United on a one-year contract plus a one-year extension option.

Launching Antara, Tuesday, October 6, it was said that the British media would get a salary of 175 thousand pounds (Rp3, 36 billion) per week for one year at Old Trafford.

Cavani lauded his prospective new club as one of the biggest in the world.

"Manchester United are one of the greatest clubs in the world, so it's a real honor to be here. I've worked really hard during the break and I feel excited to compete and represent this extraordinary club."

"I've played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know it will be the same in Manchester. I can't wait to feel the atmosphere of Old Trafford when it's safe for fans to return to the stadium."

"I'm looking forward to continuing to write my little story in the football book and I know that's why my focus has to be the same, always, on work, work, work. I've spoken to the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt," Cavani said on the Manchester United website.

🐂 El Matador has arrived. Old Trafford is waiting for you, @ECavaniOfficial! 🏟 # MUFC

- Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020

MU manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer highlighted Cavani's experience which was much needed for his team.

"He will bring great energy, strength, leadership and mentality to the squad but most importantly he will score goals. So far he has had a brilliant career, winning trophies at almost every club he has played for and he still has a lot more to give. at the highest level, "said Solskjaer.

"The opportunity for our players to learn from one of Europe's top goalscorers in the last 10 years is fantastic and will be of great benefit to them going forward," concluded Solskjaer.

Cavani, who won the Golden Boot in both Ligue 1 and Serie A, has scored 341 goals at club level since moving to Europe in 2007, including 35 in the Champions League.

The forward has won the league six times with Paris Saint-Germain with 200 goals, which is PSG's all-time leading scorer.

In the international arena, Cavani also won the 2011 Copa America and netted 50 goals in 116 times defending Uruguay.

🇺🇾🔴 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.Ladies and gentlemen: introducing @ECavaniOfficial ... # MUFC pic.twitter.com/2tBLCdtjdL

- Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 5, 2020