Leny Yoro’s £8 Million Wage Package Shocks: Why Manchester United Won Over Real Madrid
Published: 07:41, 9 Sep 2024 GMT+1
The summer transfer window saw some major deals go down, and one that has sparked a lot of debate is Manchester United’s signing of Leny Yoro from Lille. The highly-rated defender chose to join the Red Devils over Real Madrid, and now, we know just how big of a deal it was.
According to Marca, Yoro opted for Manchester United’s €9.5 million (£8 million) wage package over Real Madrid’s €2 million (£1.7 million) proposal. It’s no secret that Man United had to splash the cash to lure him, but the actual figures are staggering.
The news has sent shockwaves through the football world, with many fans taking to social media to express their thoughts. "Stop making it look like it’s about money. Madrid didn’t value him enough," said one X user. Another fan chimed in, "Manchester United had to offer more to lure him." A third added, "Oh really? The Madrid newspaper doing damage control for Real? Who would’ve thought…"
Yoro’s attitude has impressed Erik ten Hag, who hopes to have him available in November after the Frenchman suffered a foot injury in pre-season. "He expresses one of the reasons why we signed him," said ten Hag. "Very mature, great personality, dealing with it, looking forward, be positive. He’s already started his rehab."
The 18-year-old’s mature attitude is just what Manchester United need, and it’s no surprise they were willing to break the bank to get him on board. The Red Devils are building a strong team, and Yoro’s addition is just the beginning.
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