Manchester United sign Salford City right-back Sadiq El Fitouri

Manchester United have secured the signing of Salford City right-back Sadiq El Fitouri on an 18-month deal.

The 20-year-old, who made his Northern Premier League debut just a matter of weeks ago, will head straight into Warren Joyce's Under-21 squad.

El Fitouri's switch to Old Trafford was given the green light after he impressed during a trial at United's Carrington training base.

"This is honestly a dream come true for me and I have to thank Salford City for the chance, as well as the faith they have shown in me," El Fitouri told United's official website.

"I am really looking forward to what happens next and to be given the opportunity to do so at Manchester United is unbelievable."

Salford was taken over by former United stars Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville last year.