Former Manchester United player Angel Gomes has praised his teammate Leny Yoro at Lille, amidst transfer rumors linking the young French defender with the Red Devils and other top clubs.
Man Utd has been linked as one of many admirers of Yoro by our columnists Fabrizio Romano and Jonathan Johnson. Gomes, who is clearly impressed with Yoro, believes that the 18-year-old would be a great addition to Erik ten Hag’s squad as a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane.
Gomes, drawing from his own experience of transitioning from youth team football to senior football at Old Trafford, notes that Yoro did not face the same difficulties when he moved up from Lille’s academy to the first team. This suggests that Yoro possesses the necessary qualities to succeed at a higher level.
Gomes expressed his confidence in Yoro’s abilities, stating, “As soon as he joined the group, I knew he was destined for great things. When I made my debut at Manchester United at the age of 16, I realized that the professional game was different. Yoro already had the right temperament, which is uncommon for a player of his age. It’s as if he’s already an experienced player.”
While Manchester United hasn’t always been successful in signing top young talents, Yoro appears to be a promising prospect who could contribute to a new era at the club under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com