INTRODUCING.........GABRIEL OBERTAN.
Article by Mark Graham, Editor, Record Keeper & Official Reporter @ MUFCINFO.COM.

Profile of Gabriel Obertan @ www.mufcinfo.com.

Manchester United today (08/07/2009) signed from FC Bordeaux their third player of the summer, as 20 year old French starlet Gabriel Obertan penned a four year deal with the English Champions.

SAF a big admirer for some time said of the player who can play as a forward, on the right or a central midfielder "Gabriel is a player we have tracked for a few years now,"  "But because of his educational programme our efforts to get him have been delayed. We are delighted to get him now as he is an exciting prospect."

Obertan is currently injured and is expected to miss United pre season tour of the Far East.

"I am very happy to join Manchester United," said Obertan "This is a big opportunity for me to play at such a great club.  I am very excited to be here and I look forward to proving what I can do."

Gabriel has also saw some Champions League experience & has played over 100 1st team games so far in his short career.

Ex United defender & current Manager of Bordeaux Laurent Blanc was quoted recently as saying that the youngster requires some polishing up.  "I was surprised too, but it is an unexpected chance for him to play with one of the best clubs in the world," Blanc said.

"Manchester United have been tracking him for a long time. They certainly hope to advance him, something that Bordeaux and Lorient have failed to do. He has the potential, but he must overcome psychological and mental challenges so he can express his true value."

There is also no news yet of which squad number Obertan will wear this coming season.

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