In a major transfer move, Manchester United has announced the signing of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Lille OSC. The young player has signed a contract until June 2029, with an option to extend for another year.
Yoro has already made a name for himself in the football world, playing 60 first-team games for Lille and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season. He will join Manchester United as a centre-back, bolstering the team’s defense ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
Both Yoro and Manchester United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, have expressed excitement about the move, with Yoro stating that he believes Manchester United is the perfect place for him to reach his potential and achieve his ambitions.
