Harry Maguire impressed with Leny Yoro but urges caution with 18-year-old

July 27, 2024Ligue 1

Harry Maguire has been impressed by Leny Yoro’s start at Manchester United, but warned people to remind themselves that he’s really young.

After a quiet start to the transfer window United have completed the signings of teenage centre back Yoro from Lille and striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

The Red Devils are also in talks over moves for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt.

Maguire impressed by Yoro

It’s evident that one of United’s main priorities is strengthening their defence ahead of the new campaign, and the club had seemingly identified Jarrad Branthwaite as their main target, but have seen two bids rejected by Everton who value the defender at £70m.

The club switched their attention to Yoro, and despite the 18-year-old’s preference to join Real Madrid, United were able to convince the Frenchman to make the switch to Old Trafford.

Considering he only had one year left on his contract the initial £52.2m fee for the defender does seem on the steep side, but if he does well no one will mention the price tag.

Erik ten Hag wasted no time in throwing Yoro into action and the centre back played 45 minutes of the 2-0 win against Rangers two days after completing his move.

Maguire has been impressed with Yoro following his arrival from Lille.

Yoro impressed in the friendly and is likely to have his next taste of action in a United shirt against Arsenal on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Maguire, who is a senior defender at United has been impressed with Yoro’s start but urged caution with the defender as he’s still very young.

“We must remind ourselves he is really young, there are gonna be mistakes but he has every attribute of a centre back in the modern game, so I’m sure he’s gonna have a bright future,” he told The Athletic.