Leny Yoro, the promising Lille defender, has decided to join Manchester United, making him their second signing of the summer.
The 18-year-old has agreed to a deal worth up to £58.7m, following United’s £52m offer being accepted by Lille last week.
Despite interest from Real Madrid, Yoro chose United, joining Joshua Zirkzee, who recently arrived from Bologna in a £36.5 million move.
This acquisition brings United’s total spending to £95.2 million for the summer, with more signings anticipated as the club aims to sell several squad members.
United plans a significant overhaul of their defense and is open to signing up to three center-backs.
They have already agreed on personal terms with Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt and had two bids rejected by Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite.
Yoro, who is expected to travel with United to Los Angeles for their pre-season tour next week, finds himself in a situation similar to Raphael Varane’s when he was a teenager at Lens in 2011.
United had moved for Varane, but he chose Real Madrid after an intervention by club ambassador Zinedine Zidane.
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Following Jonny Evans’ recent one-year contract renewal, manager Erik ten Hag now has a selection of five center-backs at his disposal.
Lisandro Martinez, currently on international duty with Argentina at the Copa America, is unlikely to feature in United’s pre-season schedule.
United is actively looking to sell Victor Lindelof, who is in the final year of his contract and lacks the option of an additional year.
Harry Maguire, also out of contract next year, may have his deal extended until 2027.
The club’s defensive strategy is clear, focusing on both securing new talent and offloading players nearing the end of their contracts.
With Yoro’s decision to join Manchester United, the club’s defensive lineup is poised for a major transformation as they prepare for the upcoming season.
With Leny Yoro joining Manchester United, the club is set for a significant defensive overhaul.
This summer’s signings will aim to strengthen the squad, while outgoing transfers will make some room for the new talent, positioning the Red Devils for a competitive and successful season ahead.
