Lecce president Sticchi Damiani has revealed selling Nigeria Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United on a club record fee.
The Danish international of Nigeria descent joined the Premier League club for a fee rising to €38m on deadline day.
“Let’s start with the Dorgu operation which has the characteristics of the extraordinary. It is our record sale and it happens in our moment of great economic health. Someone wanted to talk about critical issues, which have existed but in the past with covid on whose recovery I will return later.
“It was not a planned operation, it was not done to fill critical issues of the past. It brings us wealth from all points of view and the possibility of making technical and structural investments.
The talented player made 21 appearances in the Serie A, scoring three goals and providing one assists across the period.
In all competitions, Dorgu made 23 appearances, racking up three goals and providing an assist.
Meanwhile, the enterprising winger has made four appearances for the Danish national team, scoring one goal since making his debut in September 2024.
