The striker has sealed his move from Universidad de Chile and arrives
with a reputation for hitting the net on a regular basis. After
being across Sir Alex's radar for some time, the 18-year-old will train
with the first team but is likely to be used initially at Reserves or
Under-21 level.
Speaking before the third-round draw pitted the
Reds with Newcastle, the boss also suggested Henriquez could feature in
this season's Capital One Cup but it's clear the new No21 will be
monitored carefully at Carrington.
"We scouted him when he was 14 years old and just monitored him," Sir Alex told Inside United.
"When he turned 18, we knew we could take him; it's the first time we
can sign them in this country, at 18, and so we were very fortunate the
Chile Under-20s were over here.
"They were in tournaments at the Milk Cup [in Northern Ireland] and over in Holland.
"We watched all the games and everyone said: 'You need to bring him in'.
"He's very quick and a good finisher. He's strong, with great shoulders on him for a boy of 18. So hopefully he'll do fine."
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