Manchester United sign Guillermo Varela

Published June 7, 2013 · Updated June 7, 2013

Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Uruguayan defender Guillermo Varela from Atletico Penarol for an undisclosed fee.

Right-back Varela, 20, becomes David Moyes’s first signing as Manchester United manager.

Rafael was United’s regular right-back last season, with Phil Jones and Chris Smalling also featuring in that role.

Varela is taking part in the Under-20 World Championships, which runs from 21 June to 13 July, in Turkey.