da dobrowin： Manchester United have completed the signing of Lenny Yoro in a £52 million ($68m) deal from Lille.
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United sign Yoro in a five-year dealMatched Lille's demands to get himTotal fee could reach €70mWHAT HAPPENED?
Last week, United and Lille agreed on an initial fee of £52 million ($68m) for the 18-year-old prodigy. However, Yoro had yet to confirm his decision at that point. His initial preference was Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants did not meet the financial demands of Lille. Consequently, the Ligue 1 side leaned towards thrashing out a deal with the Red Devils to secure a sale this summer instead of risking Yoro's departure as a free agent when his contract ends in June 2025.
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The new Red Devils man told the club's website: "Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honour. 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."
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On Tuesday, Yoro completed his medical in England and agreed on personal terms with United, which would see him sign a five-year deal with the Premier League giants, securing his future at Old Trafford at least until 2029. Although an initial fee of £52m was agreed the cost of the deal could potentially escalate to £60m ($77m) if certain sporting objectives are met.
DID YOU KNOW?
Born in the Paris suburbs, Yoro's family, originally from Ivory Coast, relocated to Lille when he was six. He joined Lille's academy in 2017 at the age of 12 and his rapid development through the youth system led to his selection for France's Under-17 and Under-18 teams. Yoro made his senior debut for Lille against Nice, at just 16 years, six months, and one day old which made him the second-youngest player to represent the club, surpassing even Belgian legend Eden Hazard.