Leny Yoro Joins Manchester United From Lille

Premier League side, Manchester United have completed the signing of defender, Leny Yoro in a deal worth up to £58.9m.

It was thought Real Madrid were the Frenchman’s preference, but United worked hard to convince the 18-year-old to join after agreeing a deal worth an initial £52.2m, with potential add-ons worth almost £7m.

Yoro has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further 12 months.

Yoro said: “Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honor.

“Since my first conversations with the club, they set out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project and showed a lot of care for me and my family.

“I know about the history of young players at Manchester United and feel it can be the perfect place to reach my potential and achieve my ambitions, together with my new team-mates. I cannot wait to get started.”