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James Weir leaves Man Utd for Hull City

Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan
Image: Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan has returned to Old Trafford to sign James Weir

Interim Hull City manager Mike Phelan has returned to his former club to sign James Weir from Manchester United.

The 21-year-old midfielder moves to Humberside on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Weir, who was a trainee at Old Trafford, made just one appearance for the Reds coming on as a late substitute in their 3-2 victory over Arsenal in February.

Manchester United youngster James Weir.
Image: Weir joined United as a trainee

Weir captained United's Under-21s side last season, having joined their academy in 2008.

He will be reunited with former team-mate Will Keane and Weir told the club's website: "I've played with 'Keano' a few times and I'm looking forward to linking up with him again.

"It's an important time in my career and I think every player of my age wants to try and start playing regular first-team football.

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"I couldn't be happier to join Hull and really get my career started.

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"The key thing for me is that I can be a regular part of the first-team squad here and I hope I can help as the club continues to move forward.

"It will be an exciting time once the international break is over and I can't wait to meet the rest of the lads."

Phelan, who is in temporary charge at the KC Stadium following the departure of Steve Bruce, was Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man during the last five years of the Scotsman's tenure as manager.

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