Leny Yoro gives Erik ten Hag and Man United the one thing Raphael Varane couldn't
Leny Yoro gives Erik ten Hag and Man United the one thing Raphael Varane couldn't
Latest Manchester United transfer news as French football experts hand Erik ten Hag an exciting comparisons to one of Europe's best
Manchester United's signing of Leny Yoro has been received with a mixed reaction from supporters outside of the club. Many believe the initial €62m (£52.2m) they have paid Lille is above his valuation while others are already doubting his quality.
Yoro, 18, arrives at Old Trafford on a five-year deal, with the option for a further year, after United beat Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to his signature. After being named in the Ligue 1 team of the year last season, Yoro emerged as one of the most in-demand defenders in Europe.
The France youth international emerges as United's second signing of the summer following Joshua Zirkzee's arrival and is expected to travel to the United States for their pre-season tour after Saturday's game with Rangers. Since his signing was completed, fans of rival clubs have made fun of United's decision to pay so much for a player so young.
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In fact, many have already started to place doubt over his ability to adjust to the Premier League and improve Erik ten Hag's defence. However, anyone who has watched Yoro in action since his emergence in the Lille team will say differently and that's why MEN Sport has done the homework on the teenager so you don't have to. One of the most noticeable similarities between the two scouting reports from two French football experts is Yoro's comparisons to Raphael Varane.
