Manchester United’s official twitter handle @ManUtd has confirmed that their new signing Daniel James will wear the no.21 shirt at Old Trafford.
Presenting our new no.21 for the 2019/20 season: @Daniel_James_97 #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 1, 2019
The no.21 was previously worn by Ander Herrera, who is set to join Paris Saint Germain this summer, following the expiry of his contract.
Solskjær brought the 21-year old Welsh international to the Theater of Dreams last month from Swansea, after former club legend and Wales national team coach Ryan Giggs was impressed by the winger’s performance.
Red Devils’ #21 kit, although not a cursed number for the club, the wearers haven’t alwasy seen the best of their fortune.
The number was first adorned by Pat McGibbon, who was sent off on his debut in 1995.
Next came Diego Forlán, who struggled to maintain his form and find the back of the net on his two-season spell at United.
The Brazilian Rafael was the last one to wear the number before departing Herrera, who was a mediocre performer under Fergie.
After the official announcement on Twitter, several United fans went viral on the news.
Thanks for letting us know but can we rather move on and sign some more players so we can eventually present our no.21 league title soon
— Leaky_Lindelof (@Leaky_Lindelof) July 1, 2019
My guy! @Daniel_James_97 🙌🏼🔴⚽️ pic.twitter.com/hMmrcSBsER
— Sophskjær △⃒⃘🔰 (@SophRicho) July 1, 2019
Some were curious about United’s another signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s kit number.
What about @awbissaka ‘s Number?
— josh2103 (@josh16338044) July 1, 2019
Is Wan Bissaka wearing no.29?
— Khyzzr (@TheRealJabreel) July 1, 2019
Some fans were eager to know about the link with Bruno Fernandes.
What number is Bruno Fernandes going to wear lads? 🔴
— The United Link 🏆 (@TheUnitedLink) July 1, 2019
Sign Bruno Fernandez this week
— Reagan ☮️ Tinka 🇺🇬🔰 (@bahdboytinkaR) July 1, 2019
Ok but announce Bruno #GlazersOut
— Griezmann Chief (Fan Account) (@Griezmannility) July 1, 2019
Sign Bruno #GlazerOut
— Thomas 🇮🇪🇾🇪 (@_CaptainKeane) July 1, 2019
Several #GlazersOut retweets flooded the news, unsurprisingly.
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/myLKrsS7E5
— 🔰🔰 Newton Heath 🔰🔰 (@RepublikDiablo) July 1, 2019
NEXT SIGNING ⏰⏰⏰ #GlazersOUT pic.twitter.com/oPuZHV6Sm2
— JT (@StruggsyMalone) July 1, 2019
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/tDpEdqLV5w
— DoF is a waste of Time FC 🔰 (@iconic7_) July 1, 2019
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/cAALMn9Unc
— DoF is a waste of Time FC 🔰 (@iconic7_) July 1, 2019
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/ztNQdyhlKN
— DoF is a waste of Time FC 🔰 (@iconic7_) July 1, 2019
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/Tir3e2VTTS
— 🔰🔰 Newton Heath 🔰🔰 (@RepublikDiablo) July 1, 2019