Manchester United have agreed to sign talented 16-year-old Willy Kambwala from Sochaux-Montbéliard on the deadline day of the ongoing summer transfer window, confirms reliable England-based journalist in Andy Mitten. United have made an official announcement too.
Manchester United have been very active with their transfer dealings lately, having secured the signings of Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and agreed on the deals for Amad Traore and Facundo Pellistri.
In this summer transfer window, United have signed several teenagers to bolster their youth ranks.
When it comes to adding new names to the illustrious Man United academy, the Red Devils have done some eye-catching business with signings of Marc Jurado from Barcelona, Alvaro Fernandez from Real Madrid, and Alejandro Garnacho from Atletico Madrid.
The signing of Willy Kambwala is the one possessing the same kind of magnitude as the aforementioned ones.
The young centre-back has had represented France’s Under-17 side, leading the whole team from the back under the enormous pressure of the captain armband. This could only mean that United have got a leader in their ranks.
From what we’ve seen from troves of footage, Kambwala is a really good defender for his age – calm, composed, good with the ball and decent aerial ability. Check this video to find out more:
As far as the report suggests, Kambwala will go directly into Manchester United Under-18 side, playing with Jurado, Fernandez and Garnacho.
United have had invested massively in the youth academy over the last few years, signing big names from all around the globe.
It now seems to be only a matter of time before an abundance of youth prospects secure their bright future in the Manchester United senior shirt.
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