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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting 'genius defenders', called the 'second varan'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character. On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting 'genius defenders', called the 'second varan'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character. On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting a 'genius defender', called the 'second bar'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character.
On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
"It's an amazing honor to join a club with the same stature and ambition as Manchester United at the beginning of my career," Yoro said. "Since my first conversation with Manchester United, they have laid out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project. Also, he cared a lot about me and my family," he said.
Then "I know the history of Manchester United prospects. I think it could be the perfect place to realize my potential and achieve my ambitions with my new teammates. I'm really looking forward to starting here."
Dan Ashworth, Manchester United's sporting director, said "Yoro is one of the most exciting young defenders in the world. He has all the qualities needed to develop into a top-notch centre-back. We are delighted to help him, who has started his career brilliantly, to burst his enormous potential here at Manchester United."
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting 'genius defenders', called the 'second varan'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character. On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
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He also added: "Manchester United have a fantastic record of providing the guidance, time and patience needed to nurture and grow young players, whether they are growing up in England or recruiting elsewhere. We are confident that under coach Erik ten-Hach and a great staff, we will ensure that Yoro has the perfect platform to achieve the success that everyone at the club is aiming for."
Manchester United succeeded in strengthening its defense by embracing the big fish Yoro. United, who said goodbye to veteran centre-back Raphael Varane last month, are looking for a new centre-back. Manchester United suffered from frequent injuries such as Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof last season. Recruiting central defense has been a top priority this summer. With several players, including Matthijs the Licht and Jarrod Branswaite, on the list, he suddenly had a Yoro.
At first, Yoro was likely to move to Real Madrid. Real Madrid, interested in France's young resources, wanted Yoro as their last puzzle for the defense. Real Madrid have virtually completed a generational shift, even embracing Kylian Mbappe recently. Only the central defense with Antonio Rudiger was the last concern. It was the background of Yoro. Yoro also wanted to go to Real Madrid.
However, there was a difficulty in negotiating the transfer fee. Manchester United approached at this opportunity. Initially, Manchester United was aiming to recruit Matthijs the Licht. The Licht, who was with Ten Haach at Ajax, was losing ground in Bayern Munich, where head coach Bangsang Kompany was recently taking over. Coach Ten Hag has wanted The Ligt for a long time, and it was possible to recruit him at a lower price than expected. In the UK, Manchester United's recruitment of The Licht has become very close.
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting 'genius defenders', called the 'second varan'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character. On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
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But Manchester United changed their target. Yoro is literally a genius defender. Yoro, born in 2005, is already playing as a starting center back for Lille. Yoro, who made his professional debut in 2022, is said to have all the virtues a defender must have. His fast feet, as well as his wide coverage and excellent tackling skills using his long legs, are impeccable. It also has a perfect body of 1m90. Analysts say that he can become the world's best defender if he builds up his steady growth experience by stepping on the French national team by age. It has already established itself as the best defender in League 1.
Lille welcomed Manchester United's active attitude. Lille wanted to go to Manchester United, which had a higher transfer fee than Real Madrid. Lille wanted to sell this summer, as much as Yoro's contract expires in the summer of 2025. Paris Saint-Germain also entered the race to sign Yoro, but the final winner was Manchester United. Manchester United reportedly offered a total transfer fee of 62 million euros, including options. Spain's Marca even reported that Lille threatened Yoro for more transfer fees. Marca made it clear that Jorge Mendes, Yoro's agent, wanted Real Madrid a few months ago. Paris Saint-Germain pulled out, but Manchester United did not,' Lille said, adding that after agreeing with Manchester United, if Yoro did not accept it, he would be banned from playing for a year. Manchester United then offered a much higher salary than Real Madrid. Yoro was fascinated by this.
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Manchester United succeeded in recruiting 'genius defenders', called the 'second varan'. Lenny Yoro, 19, is the main character. On the 19th (Korea time), Manchester United recruited Yoro from Lille through the club's website. We are pleased to confirm that he has joined the club, announcing that 'Yoro is signed until June 2029, with a one-year extension option' Then 'Yoro has already played 60 first-team games in Lille at the age of 18. Last season, he added, helping his team finish fourth in the league, making it to the Ligue 1 team of the year.
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Yoro is set to take over Manchester United's legendary defender Nemanja Vidic's No. 15. Manchester United succeeded in reorganizing its defense by recruiting special defender Yoro. As the defense is cleared, Manchester United plans to recruit additional players. For now, Manchester United are looking to clean up Lindelof and Harry Maguire and add a new defender.
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