Manchester United have made a big move by signing 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Lille. The transfer fee is said to be €62 million with possible add-ons of €8 million. This signing fits with Manchester United’s plan to buy young players under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership.
- Leny Yoro joins Manchester United from Lille for €62 million with possible add-ons.
- The young defender was also wanted by Real Madrid.
- Yoro’s signing shows United’s push to develop young players.
Manchester United’s Youth Development Strategy
Leny Yoro’s signing is really important for Manchester United’s plan to develop young players. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s money the club wants to help young talents grow. Along with Yoro Manchester United has also got Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. Manager Rúben Amorim wants to get these young players into the first team which is what the club wants to do long-term.
🔴📈 Leny Yoro on joining Man United: “When I was a kid, everyone was watching Manchester United!”.
“It’s a dream to be here”, told @FiveUk. https://t.co/6VqVYGWF2d
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
February 06, 2025
Yoro who was born on November 13 2005 has made his dream come true by joining Manchester United. Even though Real Madrid wanted him he liked United’s history and their plan for young players better. He’s coming in while older players like Anthony Martial and Raphaël Varane are leaving which shows they’re going for younger players now.
Shaping Manchester United’s Future Defense
Dan Ashworth, who’s the sporting director at Manchester United, is really happy about getting Yoro and says he’s one of the best young defenders out there. This move will help make United’s defense stronger so they can do better in England and Europe. The club really wants to help young players grow which you can see because they also signed Joshua Zirkzee at the same time.
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