Dorgu left out of Lecce line-up while waiting for Manchester United move | OneFootball

Patrick Dorgu has not been included in the Lecce starting XI for Friday evening’s Serie A match away against Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, despite being with the squad while waiting to travel to the UK to sign for Manchester United.

Dorgu is available to coach Marco Giampaolo for the match between Parma and Lecce on Friday evening, but the United-bound wideman has been left among the substitutes on this occasion.

Dorgu ready to say goodbye to Lecce

Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The Denmark international has lined up as a starter in every other Serie A match he has been available for this season. He has only missed one other game in 2024-25, which came against Torino four matches into the season when he was surviving a one-match suspension.

He has been replaced by Antonino Gallo in the starting line-up for tonight’s match against Parma.

Dorgu is expected to officially join Manchester United before the January transfer deadline on Monday.

Lecce and Manchester United have already agreed upon fees, there is an agreement on personal terms, and the 20-year-old is expected to travel over to the UK for his medical with United over the weekend.