Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has reacted to the signing of French defender Leny Yoro by promising to guide him in the future.
The Red Devils snapped up the teenage sensation from Lille until 2029 in a deal worth an initial €62 million (£52.18m), with €8m (£6.73m) in add-ons.
Yoro is joining Man United as one of the best young defenders on the planet having shown huge promise in the French top-flight. Maguire believes he will be successful.
“We must remind ourselves he is really young – there are going to be mistakes, but he has every attribute of a centre-back in the modern game so I’m sure he’s going to have a bright future,” Maguire said.
“It’s our job as senior centre-backs, my job, to help him along, communicate well, let him know what to expect.
“There are going to be times where I’m sure he’ll feel the world is on top of him, there are also going to be times where he’s going to feel like the best player in the world. And that’s what this club brings.
“It’s really important that the senior lads help the young boys at the club. You’re starting to see now there’s so much talent in this squad, but they’re going to need to be guided in the right direction and that’s a role of mine and other lads as well.”
Yoro made his unofficial debut for Man United in the first half of the pre-season friendly against Scottish Premiership club Rangers last Saturday.
The defender completed 44 of his 48 attempted passes, had 51 touches, played three passes into the final third and four accurate long balls.
Yoro also made two recoveries, one block and one clearance. He won all of his duels and tackles, conceded zero fouls and was not dribbled past once.
Man United play Arsenal tomorrow in the first game of their pre-season tour of the United States, and the former Lille star will be desperate to impress in such a game.
The Red Devils will also face Real Betis and Liverpool in the US, and all eyes will be on Yoro in those games.
Playing for Man United will come with huge pressure, and Yoro has plenty to do to prove himself over the next few years.
