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Manchester United will quick observe new signing Sekou Koné to the primary workforce, based on a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this night that the 18 12 months outdated had signed for the membership from Malian aspect Guidars FC.
It was thought that the defensive midfielder would play within the Beneath 18s however based on The MEN, he “is taken into account a participant with excessive potential by United and though he’ll initially be part of up with the academy, he’ll spend time coaching with the primary workforce at Carrington, which suggests he may very well be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the degree required.”
The outlet additional notice that “Kone is assumed to have a mix of qualities – technical composure and high quality with each ft – that can assist him in England and United have been impressed by his depth and bodily potential.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné shall be assimilated into life in Manchester similarly to Alejandro Garnacho, who signed in 2020. Intensive English classes and an training into the membership’s historical past will kind a part of the indoctrination.
Beneath 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, that means he’s prone to bypass the Beneath 18s altogether.
With United asserting the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné should impress to get wherever close to to a primary workforce that additionally consists of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 instances for Mali at underneath 17 degree.
He was notably spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians received to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly dropping to France.
Koné was the best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United should not carried out there when it comes to recruiting a number of the world’s most extremely rated youngsters.
They’re additionally awaiting Premier League ratification earlier than asserting the signing of thrilling Arsenal ahead, Chido Obi-Martin, and are strongly tipped to bag Norwegian attacking midfielder Sverre Nypan in January when he has turned 18.
High picture from Koné’s Instagram account.
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