Diogo Dalot is all set to make his come back after his rehabilitation of his knee injury. The 19-year-old right-back from Portugal has been struggling with knee injury from the day he has joined United from FC Porto and is not expected to play until September. A good news for the United fans: Diogo Dalot has improved his fitness overtime and has been given a go to join the drills of United.
If you are a United fan, you will be overwhelmed to hear that Dalot has also been nominated for the Golden Ball Award, the prestigious award which is given to exceptional young talents of Europe.
The award is given to U-21 players of Europe who have enjoyed an impressive calendar year, with last one being awarded to Kylian Mbappe. The latest United player to win the award is Anthony Martial who won the award in 2015.
Diogo Dalot has been nominated for his brilliant performance last season as a right-back for FC Porto.
According to Mourinho he is already the best full-back in Europe and and is future of Manchester United.
“Diogo is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to quickly become a great player for this club,”Jose said.
““He has all the attributes that a full-back needs: physicality, tactical intelligence and technical quality, combined with a Porto Academy mentality which prepares players for the maturity they need at the professional level. ”
“In his age group, he is the best full-back in Europe and we all believe he has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester United.”
The most awaited player of the fans walking with Golden Award winner with his name! What a moment it would be for every United lover!
