Manchester United new boy Victor Lindelof pens emotional message to Benfica fans after £35m switch
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Victor Lindelof has said goodbye to Benfica with a heartfelt letter to his former club.
The Swedish defender has joined Manchester United in a £35million deal, becoming Jose Mourinho's first summer signing.
He has penned a four-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option for a further season.
Lindelof spent five seasons with Benfica following his arrival from Vasteras SK in 2012.
And he has penned an emotional message to the Portuguese giants on Instagram.
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"Dear Benfica family, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the magnificent 5 years I spent with you.
"I put on my shirt with great pride and, hopefully, have conveyed to you in every game and every day my feeling.
"It was a great pleasure to play for you. No doubt you have a very special place in my heart.
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"To all my colleagues and coaches that I have had over the years, thank you very much for your confidence and for the daily help that enabled me to become the man and the player that I am today.
"To all those who have helped me daily and to all who work in the Club, my great thanks. Thank you SL Benfica!"
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Lindelof wasted little time in getting to know his new surroundings as he made a trip to Wings restaurant on Wednesday night.
The defender's first club Vasteras - who now play in the third tier in Sweden - are set to pocket £3.6m from the transfer.