Manchester United are finalizing a £52 million deal for Lille’s 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro. The move comes despite strong interest from Real Madrid, who were Yoro’s initial preference.
United have outbid Real Madrid, who saw Yoro as a long-term replacement for Nacho Fernandez. Real Madrid were even willing to wait until Yoro’s contract expired next summer to sign him for free. However, Yoro has been swayed by Manchester United’s project and is now heading to Carrington for a medical before finalizing personal terms.
This transfer marks a significant shift at United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos now overseeing football operations. The day-to-day management includes new sporting director Dan Ashworth, technical chief Jason Wilcox, and CEO Omar Berrada. Manager Erik ten Hag, who has extended his contract until 2026, is now supported by assistants Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake.
United have already signed Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee for £37 million and are pursuing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. A move for PSG’s Xavi Simons could follow, potentially completing a trio of Dutch signings for the club
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Leny Yoro
FranceThis season he played in total 32 times for 2672 minutes for Ligue 1.
Leny Yoro scored 2 goals for LOSC Lille. He procured no assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Ligue 1. In the last match LOSC Lille won 1-0 against Gent.
LOSC Lille performance and stats
LOSC Lille
It will be LOSC Lille ended the league in the 3rd position with 58 points.
In the last 34 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, LOSC Lille drawn 2-2 against Nice.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 50 goals and conceding 32.
