Man. United Sign De Laet From Stoke

Stoke City defender Ritchie De Laet has signed for Manchester United on a three-year performance-related deal.

De Laet has yet to make an appearance for the Potters since joining them in July 2007.

The 20-year-old Belgian signed for Stoke from one of Manchester United's partnership clubs, Royal Antwerp.

He was loaned to Blue Square Premier side Wrexham in November where he made three appearances before returning because of a hernia problem.