July 19th 2024.
Leny Yoro, the highly-rated French teenager from Lille, has recently made a big move to Manchester United. It was a highly anticipated transfer as Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, were all vying for his signature. But in the end, it was the Red Devils who secured the deal for a fee of £52 million plus add-ons.
In his first interview with his new club, Yoro shared that United's history and clear plan for his development were the key factors in his decision to join them over Real Madrid, which was previously thought to be his preferred move. He expressed his excitement and honor in signing for a club with such stature and ambition at the early stage of his career.
The 18-year-old also mentioned that United had set out a clear plan for his development and showed a lot of care for him and his family, making him feel like it was the perfect place to reach his potential and achieve his ambitions. Yoro couldn't wait to get started and be a part of this exciting project alongside his new teammates.
It was reported that Real Madrid's preference was to sign Yoro on a free transfer next summer, but Lille was keen on securing a sizeable fee for him, which ultimately worked in United's favor. Real refused to get into a bidding war and only offered a maximum of £33 million, while Lille managed to secure a much higher fee from United.
Yoro, who was named in the Ligue 1 team of the season, had an outstanding year with Lille, playing 32 league games, scoring twice, and helping keep 15 clean sheets. He also played a significant role in their fourth-place finish and reaching the quarter-final stage of the Europa Conference League.
Manchester United's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, expressed his excitement in having Yoro join the club, stating that he has all the attributes to become a top-class center-back. He also emphasized the club's track record of developing young players and giving them the necessary guidance and patience to grow and succeed.
With the departure of Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala, United was in dire need of defensive reinforcements, making Yoro's signing a priority for the club. And while they are also looking at other potential signings, such as Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt, it is likely that more players will have to leave for United to make room for new additions.
The announcement of Yoro's signing was met with approval from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, and it was revealed that a club legend played a crucial role in sealing the deal. With the signing of this young talent, United continues to make moves in their ambitious project to reach the top, and everyone at the club is aiming for success.
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