Pompey capture Man Utd's De Laet

Published : 14 Jan 2011 16:52:34

Portsmouth have signed Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet on loan until the end of the season.The 22-year-old Belgium international has already had spells with Sheffield United and Preston this season. Pompey boss Steve Cotterill told the club website: "We're very pleased to have Ritchie on loan. "He's a very flexible defender who can play across the back four. The defence was an area we needed to strengthen, so I'm delighted." De Laet, who joined United from Stoke City on a perfor.... read more