17 - Nani Profile

After months of rumours Manchester United agreed a deal with Sporting to sign Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha, aka Nani, and add another talented Portuguese winger to their squad.

With Cristiano Ronaldo a key player in their 2007 Premiership win Sir Alex Ferguson perhaps thought that you couldn't get too much of a good thing. Certainly, the comparisons with Ronaldo will dominate the early part of his career at Old Trafford. Like Ronaldo Nani was brought up on an island belonging to Portugal (Cape Verde in Nani's case. Madeira in Ronaldo's) and like Ronaldo he impressed at Sporting before Manchester United came in with a big money deal.

In his first season living up to the standards set by his colleague may prove difficult for the new signing, but Sir Alex is used to dealing with young players and introducing them to the rigours of the Premiership. At just 20 Nani can expect a few Premiership veterans to try and kick him out of the game, but Manchester United will be hoping that he can weather that and settle in the English game.

• Nani disappointed by PFA snub

  Manchester United winger Nani has admitted he is "disappointed" not to have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award.

• Uefa look into United game

  Uefa has opened disciplinary cases against Marseille and Manchester United fans following Wednesday night's UEFA Champions League game.

• Nani: Gunners our main rivals

  Manchester United winger Nani views Arsenal as a bigger title threat than defending Premier League champions Chelsea this season.

• Nani versatility delights Phelan

  Nani is becoming a big threat to opposing defences because of his ability on both flanks, according to Manchester United's Mike Phelan.

• Ferguson rues Nani penalty miss

  Sir Alex Ferguson criticised his players for dropping "silly points" after Manchester United were held to a captivating 2-2 draw by Fulham.

• Nani fit for United tour

  Manchester United winger Nani was among the Red Devils squad which jetted off for their pre-season tour of the United States on Monday morning.

• Nani signs new United deal

  Portugal winger Nani has committed his future to Manchester United by signing a new four-year contract.

• Nani: I never wanted to leave United

  Manchester United winger Nani insists he never thought about quitting Old Trafford even in the depths of his miserable form.

• Neville - Nani can be new Ron

  Manchester United veteran Gary Neville believes team-mate Nani is beginning to demonstrate that he can follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.

• Rooney and Nani please boss

  Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney and Nani have blossomed into the players Manchester United always hoped they would be.