Hull City Sign Midfielder James Weir From Manchester United
Interim Hull City manager Mike Phelan has returned to his former club to sign James Weir from Manchester United.
The 21-year-old midfielder moves to Humberside on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Weir was United’s under-21 captain last season and has made one first-team appearance, coming on as an 89th-minute substitute in the 3-2 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford in February.
He will be reunited with former team-mate Will Keane and Weir told the club’s website: “I’ve played with ‘Keano’ a few times and I’m looking forward to linking up with him again.
📑 | We are delighted to announce the signing of James Weir from @ManUtd 🐯#WelcomeJames pic.twitter.com/GeG4fgUtgX
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“It’s an important time in my career and I think every player of my age wants to try and start playing regular first-team football.
“I couldn’t be happier to join Hull and really get my career started.
“The key thing for me is that I can be a regular part of the first-team squad here and I hope I can help as the club continues to move forward.
“It will be an exciting time once the international break is over and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the lads.”
Phelan, who is in temporary charge at the KC Stadium following the departure of Steve Bruce, was Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man during the last five years of the Scotsman’s tenure as manager.
