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Lewis Ambrose·1 September 2018

🎥 Diogo Dalot finally makes his first Manchester United appearance

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Summer signing Diogo Dalot made his Manchester United bow on Friday and followed it up with a message for José Mourinho.

The Portuguese defender joined United from Porto but has not yet featured for the club as he was recovering from knee surgery.


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That changed on Friday, when Dalot played at Old Trafford for Manchester United U23s against Stoke City U23s.

“I always had it on my mind that I had to be calm, take it step by step, because the injury was not too bad but it required some patience and I needed that,” Dalot told the club’s official website after completing 79 minutes.

“It was nice, the atmosphere was good, I can imagine if the stadium is full and I am very happy to come back.

“It feels good to be back.

”It was a special night, getting my first minutes after four long months and I am really happy. It is a really special moment for me. I just want to take this opportunity to thank the amazing medical department and the coach, who has believed in me since day one.“

On top of that, the 19-year-old had a message for José Mourinho, who was at Old Trafford to watch the game.

“Now I am here and I am ready to play whenever the coach thinks I am ready.”