Man Utd confirm Sofyan Amrabat's new squad number following deadline-day move from Fiorentina

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Manchester United have revealed Sofyan Amrabat's new jersey number after signing him from Fiorentina on deadline day.

  • Amrabat to wear No. 4 shirt
  • Phil Jones last wore the jersey
  • Man Utd signed Amrabat on loan from Fiorentina

WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils have assigned the No. 4 to the Moroccan midfielder following his arrival from Serie A side Fiorentina on loan on deadline day, paying a €10 million (£8.6m/$10.9m) loan fee for Amrabat's services this season. The club have the option to make the move permanent next summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Phil Jones was the latest Manchester United player to wear the No. 4 shirt but left the club this summer. Other notable Manchester United stars to have worn the number in the past are Juan Sebastian Veron, Gabriel Heinze and Steve Bruce.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED? Once the international break is over, Erik ten Hag's side will next face Brighton on September 16 in the Premier League.

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