Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Lille’s young talent, Leny Yoro.
The 18-year-old center-back completed his medical yesterday after the clubs agreed on a £52 million deal.
After sealing a five-year contract, 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 conversations 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 at Manchester United and feel it can be the perfect place to reach my potential and achieve my ambitions, together with my new team-mates. I cannot wait to get started.”
Yoro is United’s second signing of the summer transfer window, following Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, who joined from Bologna for £36.5 million.
Last season, he made 32 appearances for Lille after breaking into the first team the year before.
The France Under-21 international is seen as one of the most promising defensive talents.
Both Real Madrid and Liverpool were reportedly very interested in him.
United sporting director Dan Ashworth added: “Leny is one of the most exciting young defenders in world football; 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 homegrown 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 club is aiming for.”
