'I am buzzing' - Manchester United defender reacts to deadline day deal
Man Utd have targeted a number of youth exits in the final week of the summer transfer window.
Manchester United defender Sonny Aljofree has spoken of his delight after he joined Accrington Stanley on a season-long loan.
ManchesterWorld revealed earlier in the day the 19-year-old centre-back was set for a deadline day move to the League Two the club, a transfer that was finally confirmed in the afternoon.
Aljofree will become the second United loanee to sign for Stanley this calendar year after goalkeeper Radek Vitek impressed during half a season on loan with the Lancashire club back in January, and he says he spoke to his close friend before moving to the Wham Stadium.
"I have done my first session at Accrington this morning and I have settled in well, I am buzzing to be with the lads," he told club media after the deal was announced.
"I have been at Manchester United for the best part of my life, 13 years, that's all I have known, and it's a good time for me now to step out of my comfort zone, and try and get some appearances in the league. At Altrincham, when I was on loan last season, I was still training with Manchester United. This is a proper loan and I am looking forward to it, it's real football.
"It's my job to learn on the job and adapt to the playing styles. I am a ball-playing centre back that can read the game, I am not afraid to put my head where it hurts. I am a good header of the ball too.
"I spoke to Radek Vitek about a move here and he raved about it, as he enjoyed his time here. I can't wait to get started."