July 17th 2024.
Leny Yoro, a talented young defender from Lille, is on the verge of joining Manchester United. His imminent arrival has already received high praise from his current teammate, Angel Gomes, who used to play for the Red Devils.
After successfully negotiating a deal with Lille for a whopping £42 million, which could potentially rise to £52 million with add-ons, United is eager to secure Yoro's services. Some have raised eyebrows at the hefty fee for a teenager with only one full season of first-team experience, but many believe that this transfer could be a major coup for the club.
Yoro's impressive performances last season earned him a spot in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year, and he has attracted the attention of top clubs like Real Madrid and PSG. Gomes, who has played alongside the 18-year-old for 51 games in the past two seasons, has nothing but praise for him. In an interview with Eurosport, Gomes said, "From the moment Yoro joined the team, I knew he was destined for greatness." He also added that Yoro's temperament and work ethic are what sets him apart from other young players.
Gomes, who himself joined Lille from United in 2020, believes that Yoro has a maturity and professionalism beyond his years. "He conducts himself like a senior player, and it was evident to me that he would only go on to achieve great things," Gomes said. This is high praise coming from someone who knows what it's like to be around first-team players at a young age.
Speaking of his own experience at United, Gomes mentioned that Yoro's temperament is different from what he saw in his time there. The young defender's composure and dedication have impressed Gomes, and he is confident that Yoro will be a valuable asset at Old Trafford for many years to come.
Yoro will be the second signing for United this summer, following the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee. However, the club is still on the lookout for another centre-back and has had two unsuccessful bids for Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. The Toffees are holding out for a whopping £70 million, which means that United might have to turn their attention to other targets like Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt.
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