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Leny Yoro set for iconic shirt number at Manchester United

Originally posted on Stretty News | By Dale O'Donnell | Last updated Jul 18, 2024 11:30 AM ET

Exciting is building around the imminent arrival of Leny Yoro , Manchester United’s latest signing from Lille.

The 18-year-old defender set to take a squad number previously worn by one of the greatest centre-backs to have played for the club.

According to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Yoro will wear the No.15 shirt at Old Trafford next season after becoming the most expensive defender sale in the history of Ligue 1.

Leny Yoro est un joueur de Manchester United
La deuxième partie de sa visite médicale validée ce matin

Transfert de 62M€ + 8 de bonus
À 18 ans, il devient le défenseur le plus cher de l’histoire de la Ligue 1

Contrat de 5 ans
Numéro 15 pic.twitter.com/p7Hen5SI1T

— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 18, 2024

The shirt number was worn by Vidic for eight years.

United won the race for Yoro after convincing him he would be best-suited to their new project rather than Real Madrid. This is a young player with his full career ahead of him. The sky is the limit for the French prodigy.

It is understood United have agreed to pay an initial £52m for the teenager in a deal that could reach £58.9m including add-ons. Nobody will complain if that is the case because it means we’ll have a top player on our hands.

Yoro is expected to be officially unveiled today. The defender will be available for United’s tour of the United States this summer.

This article first appeared on Stretty News and was syndicated with permission.

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