Erik ten Hag Raves About Manchester United’s £52.2m Teenage Sensation Leny Yoro
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has described summer signing Leny Yoro as "one of the biggest assets in European football" as the defender continues his road to recovery from a fractured fifth metatarsal.
The 18-year-old defender completed a move to Old Trafford this summer for an initial £52.2 million, impressing with his performances at Lille last season. Yoro’s impressive stats, including 1,727 passes in Ligue 1 – the most by a teenager across Europe’s big-five leagues in 23/24 – caught the eye of United’s scouts.
However, Yoro’s promising start to his United career was halted when he fractured the fifth metatarsal on his left foot in a friendly against Arsenal on United’s US tour. The injury has ruled him out for around three months, with a report suggesting he will miss the opening three games of the new Premier League season.
Despite the setback, Ten Hag has been impressed with Yoro’s maturity and personality, stating that he is "already started his rehab" and is "looking forward and being bright". The United boss believes that Yoro’s fire and determination will help him recover quickly and make a significant impact when he returns.
"He is one of the biggest assets in European football," Ten Hag told Sky Sports. "He is very mature and has a great personality. He is dealing with it [the injury], looking forward and being bright. He is being positive."
Ten Hag also praised Yoro’s ambition, stating that he knows what he wants to achieve and is willing to work hard to get there. "He knows what he wants to go and I’m sure he’ll be returning as soon as possible and will be supportive of the team winning games and trophies," he said.
Yoro’s potential is undeniable, and Ten Hag believes that he can make a significant impact at Old Trafford. "The potential is absolutely there," he said. "We are sure he can help us win games and trophies."
As United fans eagerly await Yoro’s return, it’s clear that the teenager has already won over the hearts of his manager and teammates. With his talent, work ethic, and ambition, he has the potential to become a key player for the Red Devils in the years to come.
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