Manchester United have introduced the signing of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Lille.
Yoro, who’s broadly considered probably the greatest up-and-coming centre-backs in world soccer, has signed a contract till June 2029, with the choice to increase for an additional yr. Reports counsel that Man Utd captured his signature forward of curiosity from Real Madrid.
He is Man Utd’s second summer season signing, after the arrival of Dutch ahead Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, and bolsters their defence following the summer season departures of Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala.
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‘Perfect place to achieve my potential’
“Since my first conversations with the club, they set out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project, and showed a lot of care for me and my family,” Yoro informed Man Utd’s official website.
“I know about the history of young players at Manchester United and feel it can be the perfect place to reach my potential and achieve my ambitions, together with my new team-mates. I cannot wait to get started.”
Dan Ashworth, Man Utd new sporting director, added: “Leny is among the most fun younger defenders in world soccer; he possesses each attribute wanted to develop right into a top-class centre-back.
“This club has a fantastic record of developing young players, whether homegrown or brought in from elsewhere, and giving them the required guidance, time and patience to grow and flourish. Under [manager] Erik ten Hag and our excellent staff we will ensure that Leny has the perfect platform to achieve the success that everyone across the club is aiming for.”
Who is Leny Yoro?
Yoro was born on 13 November 2005 in Saint-Maurice, a suburb of Paris.
He joined Lille’s youth system in 2017 and made his first-team debut 5 years later, aged simply 16.
Yoro performed 60 matches for Lille’s first crew and in 2023/24 he was named within the Ligue 1 crew of the season after serving to Lille end fourth.
Only 5 gamers accomplished extra passes in France’s prime flight than him final season, whereas his height of 6ft 2in helped him win over two-thirds of his aerial duels.
He has represented France at numerous youth ranges, enjoying 4 occasions for his or her Under-21s.
Once his registration is confirmed, Yoro will be a part of Man Utd’s pre-season coaching, with their second pleasant match happening on Saturday, in opposition to Rangers.
United open the brand new Premier League season at dwelling to Fulham on Friday 16 August.
