18 year old Lille defender, Leny Yoro has completed his move to Manchester United
in a deal worth over £59.1m after the old Trafford club beat Liverpool and Real Madrid to his signature.Madrid was reportedly the Frenchman's preference but Manchester United worked harder to convince the 18 year old to join after adding an additional £7m, to an initial agreement of £52.2m deal.
Leny Yoro seen as the biggest teenage prospect when it comes to defending, has signed a five year contract at old Trafford with a further 12 months option.
Yoro said; "Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honour.
"Since my first conversation with the club, they set out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project, and showed a lot of care for me and my family".
" I know about the history of young players in Manchester United and I feel it is the perfect place I can achieve my ambition and reach my potential, together with my new team- mates. I can not wait to get started.
Manchester sporting Director Dan Ashworth said: "Leny is one of the most exciting young defender in world football today; he possesses every attribute needed to develop into a top-class centre-back.
" Having had such an excellent start to his career, we are excited to support him in reaching his immense potential here at Manchester United.
"This club has a fantastic record of developing young players, whether home grown or brought in from elsewhere, and giving them the required guidance , time and patience to grow and flourish.
" Under Erik ten Hag and our excellent staff we will ensure that Leny has the perfect platform to achieve the success that everyone across the globe is aiming for".
Yoro made 41 appearance in all competitions for the ligue 1 side last season and scored 3 goals.
Leny Yoro is the third most expensive teenage signing in the premier league.
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