Manchester United have completed the exciting signing of Leny Yoro.
Leny Yoro has officially become a Manchester United player following a transfer from Lille.
The 18-year-old defender was the subject of interest from Real Madrid, but he has opted to sign a five-year contract at United after completing his medical examinations.
To United’s credit there was no real saga to this deal, despite what Fabrizio Romano stated when clarifying that the deal has now been done. The Reds have operated shrewdly in the transfer market by getting their deals done quickly.
Romano adds that Lille and United have been exchanging documents throughout the day.
🚨✍🏻 Leny Yoro has just signed his contract as new Manchester United player.
Deal completed on both clubs and player side as Man Utd and Lille are exchanging all documents today.
Yoro signs in at Manchester United until June 2029, medical tests also done. Saga over. pic.twitter.com/pOKvE2cPfC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2024
Sagas bring unwanted attention to the club’s transfer activity.
We might get an official announcement from the club this evening.
The next step will be completing Mason Greenwood’s deal to Marseille.
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