Matteo Darmian's impressive start to life with Manchester United has earned the Italian right-back his first accolade with the club - the Player of the Month award for August.
Thousands of fans voted in ManUtd.com's global poll with 42 per cent selecting the summer signing - presumably appreciating both his attacking flair on the right flank and his robust contribution to United's early cluster of clean sheets.
"It's important to know this is from the fans," Matteo told us. "I want to thank them. I am happy.
"I also want to thank my team-mates and everyone at the club for making me feel welcome. I have been working hard for the team."
Two of Darmian's fellow defenders were also nominated for the award, with Chris Smalling collecting 35 per cent of the votes to Luke Shaw's 23 per cent. All three have since performed well for their national teams during the international break and will be looking to maintain their form as September's domestic schedule begins with Saturday's home game against Liverpool.
When recently asked about Darmian's displays, Louis van Gaal said: "A full-back firstly has to defend and then secondly he has to build up. Thirdly, he has to attack and give an option to his fellow players in front of him. He has fulfilled my expectations of him so far."
Congratulations to Matteo and thanks to all the fans around the world who voted on ManUtd.com.
Look out for MUTV's exclusive interview with Matteo Darmian on Friday evening.
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