Man Utd CONFIRMED €62m transfer from Lille, linked to June 2029 + board option for Leny Yoro from Lille in claims signing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co

Leny Yoro, a Lille prodigy, has been signed by Manchester United.

Leny Yoro has joined Manchester United

Leny Yoro has joined Manchester United

The centre-back is one of the brightest talents in France

The centre-back is one of the brightest talents in France

Erik ten Hag is boosting the spine of his teamErik ten Hag is boosting the spine of his team

Yoro is United's second signing of the window so farYoro is United’s second signing of the window so far

The clubs agreed to pay £52 million for the center back, who is 18 years old, and he had his medical yesterday. 

After signing a five-year deal, Yoro said, “It is an extraordinary honor” to be able to join a club of Manchester United’s caliber and desire at such an early stage of his career.

“From the first time we talked, it was clear that the club had given me and my family a detailed plan for my growth in Manchester as part of this exciting project.”

“I know that Manchester United has a history of creating opportunities for young players and I think that this is the perfect place for me to reach my goals and do my best with my new teammates.” I am excited to start.

After getting Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36.5 million, Yoro is the second player that United has signed under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

After making it into the first team during the previous season, he played in 32 games for Lille the following year.

The France Under-21s international has gotten attention from big groups all over Europe.

A lot of people thought that both Liverpool and Real Madrid were very interested.

United’s sports director, Dan Ashworth, added, “Leny is one of the most captivating young defenders in the world of football; he has everything he needs to become a world-class center-back.”

“We are excited about the chance to help him reach his huge potential at Manchester United, especially after such a great start to his career.”

“This club has a great track record of helping young players grow and succeed, whether they are from the area or came from somewhere else. They do this by giving them the right advice, time, and patience.”

With the help of Erik ten Hag and our great staff, we will make sure that Leny has everything he needs to reach the level of success that everyone in the club wants.

The United X post was flooded with fans who were thrilled to hear about the purchase.

“He is present and perfect,” said one person. Yoro Lenny.

Someone else said, “Let us go see Leny Yoro at the world’s biggest club.”

Yoro established himself as a first-team regular at LilleYoro established himself as a first-team regular at Lille

A third individual exclaimed, “He has arrived!” Leny Yoro, welcome to the Theatre of Dreams! I am eagerly anticipating your radiance in the red of United.

If they are able to transfer some fringe players in order to raise the necessary funds, it is anticipated that United will be in the market for another centre-back.

As Erik ten Hag endeavors to fortify his team’s foundation, central midfield continues to be a top priority.