MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed to sign 16-year-old Cardiff City wonderkid Gabriele Biancheri on a permanent deal.
Biancheri confirmed his departure from the Cardiff City Stadium with an official statement on Friday.
It read: "After more than 9 years my time with Cardiff has come to an end.
"I’d like to thank all of my coaches for helping me become the player and person I am today and to all my teammates.
"I’ll forever be thankful for the opportunity I’ve had at this club."
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According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Biancheri is on his way to Old Trafford.
The teenager, who has already completed a medical, is expected to sign a four-year deal with Man Utd's academy within the next week.
Several other English clubs were understood to be interested in signing him, but the Red Devils have won the transfer race.
Erik ten Hag has been eager to enhance United's academy since he took over as manager last year.
Upon his arrival at the club's Carrington training ground, he insisted that he took full control over the Under-23's in a bid to improve the pathway from the reserves to the first team.
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A number of Man Utd's academy stars have become established first team players over the past few years.
Alejandro Garnacho has impressed for the Red Devils this season following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
He has scored two goals and assisted two in 12 Premier League appearances.
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