Ten Hag shares his initial thoughts on Yoro during Man United's pre-season training in Manchester.

Erik ten Hag couldn't contain his excitement as he watched Leny Yoro's first training session with Manchester United. The Dutch manager was thoroughly impressed with the 18-year-old's performance and believes he has a bright future ahead of him at Old Trafford.

Yoro, who recently completed his £52 million move from Lille, turned down interest from Real Madrid to join the Red Devils. He has been handed the prestigious No.15 shirt and will make his debut for United in their pre-season friendly against Rangers on Saturday.

As Yoro trained with his new teammates for the first time on Friday, Ten Hag couldn't help but notice how comfortable and confident the French centre-back looked on the pitch. When asked about his expectations for Yoro's debut, the manager replied, "Excited would be the right word- for him and for us. We are delighted to have signed him and we have high hopes for him. He is an exceptional talent and we can't wait to work with him and help him reach his full potential."

Ten Hag also made it clear that United's academy players will have plenty of opportunities to showcase their talents during the pre-season campaign. "It's not just about getting minutes on the pitch, it's about building a strong squad and a strong club. We have a fantastic academy and we are committed to giving young players a chance to prove themselves. We have already seen promising performances from players like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, and we are eager to see who will be the next one to make their mark at United."

As Manchester United gear up for the new season, fans can look forward to seeing Yoro and other talented youngsters in action, as the team aims to build a strong and successful future together. Don't miss out on the latest news, exclusives and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to protecting it. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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