Leny Yoro has sat down for the first time as a Manchester United player, revealing his excitement at playing in the Premier League and competing at a “crazy” level.
The 18-year-old joined United on a long-term contract in a deal worth an initial £52m, in what is one of the most high-profile transfers of the summer so far.
The Frenchman is widely regarded as one of European football’s most exciting young talents and is expected to make a huge impression for Erik ten Hag’s side.
After featuring in United’s pre-season win over Rangers on Saturday, Yoro has now conducted his first interview with the club’s media channels, where he revealed his motivation and happiness at moving to the Premier League.
“For me, this is the biggest championship in the world,” Yoro said. “For me, the Premier League, this is where the football fully exists. So the fans, the level – because the level is crazy there, there is not an easy game – and, for me, the Premier League is the biggest in the world.
“This is a historic stage and I’m just really excited to play at Old Trafford, to be honest. So, yeah, this is incredible. I already imagined me on the pitch. I was with my family there, and they were impressed too. So, yeah, we took a lot of photos.
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“It’s one of the biggest stadiums in the world. To be honest, I’m really happy to be here. I’m really happy to play for this team and I’m really excited to see you in Old Trafford.”
Just 48 hours after his move was made official, Yoro donned a United shirt for the first time – he’s taken the number 15 jersey previously worn by Nemanja Vidic – as he played 45 minutes of the 2-0 win over Rangers at Murrayfield Stadium – an experience he said was ‘incredible’.
Yoro became the club’s second signing of the summer, after United announced the arrival of Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee earlier in July, and will hope to build on an impressive first season with Lille that saw him make 44 appearances in all competitions, attracting heavyweight interest from Real Madrid in the process.
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