The club confirmed the Uruguayan, who was a free agent after he left PSG when his contract expired in June, has signed a two-year-deal at Old Trafford.

Cavani bagged 200 goals and 43 assists in 301 matches for PSG, although last season he struggled for fitness and played just 22 times, scoring seven goals.

While United have not had to shell out a transfer fee, Cavani will reportedly earn £10.4 million ($13.5 million) a year, amounting to roughly £200,000 ($260,000) per week.

With Cavani having been available throughout the summer, many fans have expressed concern at the club signing him so late.

“Might be a good signing but cries out panic buy, been a free agent for months why wait till last days of [the[ transfer window, another [Ed] Woodward window” questioned one fan on Twitter.

Other supporters said United are a “very very desperate club” while one even described the Red Devils as “pathetic” for pursuing the 33-year-old.