Manchester United have so far only signed two new faces this summer but there has been plenty of change behind the scenes with a host of stars selecting new squad numbers
Manchester United have confirmed that four stars have decided to change squad numbers following a major reshuffle. The Red Devils had already announced that Marcus Rashford had given up the club’s iconic number 10 shirt, with summer signing Matheus Cunha claiming the digit.
And it has now been announced that Diogo Dalot has chosen to change his shirt number ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. The Portuguese defender will now don the number two shirt as a Red Devil.
He has claimed the digit from Swedish centre-back Victor Lindelof, who vacated the shirt at the end of last season with his contract expiring. Dalot, 26, has donned 20 since his arrival from Porto in 2018.
Previous owners of the number two shirt include Brazilian right-back Rafael and iconic former star Gary Neville. Dalot’s change is not the only alteration behind the scenes.
The Red Devils have also confirmed that youngster Shea Lacey has claimed 61, Bendito Mantato will now wear 70, while Reece Munro has switched to 65. United have also completed a deal for young defender Sonny Aljofree to join League Two side Notts County on loan.
He penned a new deal with the club before departing. Another man who signed on the dotted line this summer is Cunha, who has since chosen the number 10 shirt.
"Yeah, wow. It's something that you always dream about [wearing the No. 10]," Cunha said about his new number. "I can mention many players that use this shirt. It's so easy for me.
"Of course, I think the one that I always think about when I see this number in this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney. He was someone that I grew up to watch him play and I have [watched] many games now.
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"Then I swapped shirts with Marcus [Rashford, after a game] also, I have his shirt in my home. But, of course, we know many players used this shirt -- [Ruud] van Nistelrooy, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic."
He added: "It's the dream not only to use the shirt, but with all the history they have around the number, it's something beautiful that I have the privilege to do it.
"With every single number, it will be a pleasure to use the shirt. But, yeah, with this one it's something different. Then, of course, the responsibility is coming, and I hope I can do everything like goals, assists and help the team."