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title: "Swansea sign United youngster"
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published: "2016-07-12T12:43:54Z"
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# Swansea sign United youngster

Swansea City have signed Manchester United youngster Tyler Reid for an undisclosed fee.

The 18-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal at the Liberty Stadium and is expected to join their developmental squad ahead of their pre-season tour to Scotland later this month.

He told [Swansea’s official website](https://www.swanseacity.net/news/article/2016-17/swansea-city-tyler-reid-manchester-united-3180838.aspx) that he was excited to join the club:

> *I am really looking forward to a fresh challenge and getting started. I see a good opportunity to play first team football with the Development squad here.*
>
> *I see myself as a quick, strong and powerful player who likes to get forward. I hope I can offer something both in attack and defence.*
>
> *Swansea* play *good attractive football and I think that suits my style of play.*
>
> *Having grown-up in London and living in Manchester for the last four years, Swansea will be a fresh challenge for me. It is one I am looking forward to, I can’t wait to get started.*
>
> *I want to make my mark, secure a starting place for the Development squad and help make an impact this season.*

Reid was a regular in United’s Under-18 side last season and made four appearances as the Reds participated in the UEFA Youth League.

The defender also scored a crucial goal for the Under-21s early in the season against Sunderland, but only managed to make one start for Warren Joyce’s side as they went on to defend their Under-21 Premier League title.