Manchester United 'reach agreement for Spanish youngster'

Man Utd 'reach agreement for Spanish youngster'

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Real Zaragoza for the transfer of talented forward Mateo Mejia for a fee of £130k.

The 16-year-old emerged on United's radar after scoring a remarkable 60 goals for Zaragoza's youth side last season.

Mejia is said to have officially joined the Red Devils back in July, when he started training with the club after penning scholarship terms.

According to El Periodico de Aragon, United have also reached an agreement with Zaragoza over a fee, which removes any need for UEFA to have a role in deciding the exact amount to be paid.

Due to not holding a professional contract on account of his age, Mejia was free to move outside of Spain without having to personally agree a transfer fee.

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