Following weeks of prolonged negotiations, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has joined West Ham United on a permanent transfer.
The defender has spent five seasons with Manchester United following his move from Crystal Palace in 2019.
Regarded as the finest one-on-one defensive full-back in the Premier League, his abilities are well-noted amongst teammates, competitors and supporters.
But following the arrival of Erik ten Hag, a framework for a disciplined attacking structure has unfolded, with the Londoner seeing reduced game time.
The deal has paved the way for the arrival of Noussair Mazraoui, with the 26-year-old arriving in the North West yesterday ahead of his transfer from Bayern Munich.
A necessary decision
Wan-Bissaka debuted in August 2019 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, starring in an impressive 4-0 demolition of Chelsea.
Throughout his time at Old Trafford, the unyielding defender made 190 appearances, winning the EFL Cup and FA Cup.
He was an integral member of the Norwegians squad that returned to the Champions League and tasted agonising defeat in the 2020-21 Europa League Final.
However, the emergence of Diogo Dalot under Ten Hag saw ‘The Spiders’ playing time reduce, with the suggestion that the player craved a return to London.
Aaron’s final competitive fixture saw a typically assured performance against Manchester City, playing his part in a 13th FA Cup victory at Wembley.
Today’s confirmation has received differing reactions across the fanbase, with many supporters keen to retain his services.
However, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe attempting to rectify the neglect of the Glazer ownership, crucial decisions must be made to accommodate the Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Everybody associated with Manchester United wishes Wan-Bissaka the very best with his career and nothing but love for his time and efforts.
How do you feel about the departure of the full-back and the impending arrival of Mazraoui?
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