Patrick Dorgu is the latest face at Old Trafford, but his contract details are already making headlines. His reported £40,000 weekly wage is surprisingly low, raising questions about his place in the pecking order at Manchester United.
The 20-year-old Dane, officially unveiled at Old Trafford before last Sunday’s clash with Crystal Palace, joins the Red Devils from Lecce.
United shelled out an initial £25 million for his services, with a further £4 million potentially changing hands in performance-related bonuses. It’s a significant investment in a player touted for big things, but his weekly wage paints a different picture.
Compared to the salaries often associated with Premier League giants, Dorgu’s £40,000 seems almost modest. Only Altay Bayindir and Kobbie Mainoo earn less within the current squad.
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Even established squad members like Tom Heaton and Alejandro Garnacho earn more, while veteran Jonny Evans pockets a considerably larger sum each week.
This modest wage becomes more interesting when you consider the recent departures from Old Trafford. United strategically offloaded two high earners in the January transfer window, making room for Dorgu’s arrival.
Marcus Rashford’s move to Aston Villa saw the Birmingham club pick up a hefty chunk of his £325,000-a-week salary, while Antony’s loan to Real Betis also freed up significant funds.
What does it all mean? Is Dorgu’s relatively low wage a sign of his current standing within the squad, or a shrewd piece of business by United? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure: the young Dane has a point to prove, and he’ll be eager to justify the faith and investment placed in him.
