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    Obertan in shock after Old Trafford switch

    By Soccernet Staff

    Thursday, July 9, 2009

    France Under-21s winger Gabriel Obertan is in shock at his sudden move to Manchester United. Obertan has secured a four-year contract at Old Trafford, after leaving Bordeaux for a reported £3million. He ended last season on loan to Lorient, where he scored one goal in 15 appearances and made only six starts. However, he was named the most valuable player at the Toulon youth tournament last month. That prompted United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to move in and increase his attacking options f ...

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