July 21st 2024.
Erik ten Hag couldn't help but feel delighted as he watched Leny Yoro make his debut for Manchester United in a friendly match against Rangers. The 18-year-old, who joined the Red Devils from Lille in a £52m deal earlier this week, displayed an impressive level of maturity on the field.
Despite having only trained with the team once, Yoro was given the opportunity to start alongside Jonny Evans as a centre-back. And he didn't disappoint, as United secured a 2-0 victory over the Scottish giants at Murrayfield. Amad Diallo and Joe Hugill's goals may have grabbed the headlines, but Ten Hag was equally pleased with Yoro's performance.
The Dutch manager revealed that Yoro's composed display was exactly what they had expected from him when they scouted him. He also highlighted the young defender's potential and expressed his excitement to have him in the team. However, Ten Hag also acknowledged that Yoro will have to compete with several other talented defenders for a spot in the starting line-up.
Yoro's debut didn't go unnoticed by his new teammates either. First-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana was full of praise for the youngster, stating that his talent was the reason why he was brought to Manchester United. Onana also expressed his confidence in Yoro's ability to handle the pressure of playing for a big club like United, and promised to support him along the way.
United's interest in signing another centre-back this summer has been no secret, with names like Matthijs De Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite being linked to the club. When asked about potential new signings, Ten Hag confirmed that the club is always looking to strengthen their squad, and praised the proactive approach of the football leadership at Manchester United.
He also mentioned Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, another promising youngster who joined the club recently, as two key assets for the future. However, Ten Hag emphasized that their focus is always on the present and the next game, and that the upcoming season is their top priority. With a strong squad and a proactive approach, Manchester United continue to make moves towards success.
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