Marouane Fellaini handed number 31 for Manchester United

Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini will wear the number 31 shirt for Manchester United this season.

The 25-year-old, who completed a £27.5m move from Everton on Monday evening, could make his debut for the Premier League champions against Crystal Palace at home on September 14.

"We can confirm new signing Marouane Fellaini - @fellainiM - will wear the no.31 shirt for #mufc," the club posted on their official Twitter page.

Fellaini joined Everton from Standard Liege in 2008.