The 26-year-old therefore has some welcome familiarity in his new surroundings. And as well as making him acquainted with some of his United colleagues, his journey in football has also made him fully aware of what is expected at a club as big as United.

Our new signing has already represented the likes of Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Tottenham Hotspur and, of course, Real Madrid in recent years.

He arrived at United with 230 career appearances to his name, some trophy-winning experience and six international caps for Spain.

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