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The noise round Manchester United ahead Amad Diallo is deafening in his native Ivory Coast, the place former gamers are clamouring for United’s personal “Bukayo Saka” to be given a brand new contract.
Amad has scored three targets and assisted twice in his finest season to date with the Purple Devils, the place he has seemed sharp virtually each time he has been on the pitch.
The 22-year-old’s contract expires in 2025 with the choice for one more yr, and 79-time Ivory Coast worldwide Emmanuel Eboué sees a brand new deal for the teenager as “a no brainer”.
Chatting with AfricaFoot, Eboué mentioned: “I feel it’s a no brainer that Man United give him a brand new contract.
“Each time he’s been given an opportunity, he’s all the time proven his purpose. I feel it’ll be even higher with Ruben Amorim.”
Fellow Les Éléphants alumnus Seydou Doumbia additionally raved in regards to the potentialities for Amad underneath the brand new supervisor.
“I really like the way in which he receives the ball, his calmness, his consciousness of his environment and naturally the massive targets and probabilities he creates,” he mentioned.
“He will be the Bukayo Saka to Ruben Amorim. He’s a nightmare for defenders with the ball at his ft.”
The previous AS Roma and Newcastle United striker continued his wild reward for his younger countryman, claiming “I feel he shall be among the best gamers in Manchester United’s historical past, if they provide him the possibility.”
Probabilities have been unusually onerous to return by for Amad, who was topped Manchester United’s participant of the month for August, earlier than instantly being benched by Erik ten Hag.
However perseverance paid off, and his inclusion in beginning lineups is not a shock.
The participant’s improvement underneath Amorim shall be fascinating, as he has proven immense attacking risk throughout the frontline but in addition glimpses of metal when monitoring again.
Eboué, who spent seven years at Arsenal, mentioned: “It’s so good to see a participant from my dwelling nation stepping up and deciding video games for a membership of Manchester United’s stature.”
Amad did simply that towards PAOK within the Europa League, scoring each targets in a 2-0 triumph at Outdated Trafford together with an outstanding second the place he gained the ball again and curled one in from outdoors the field.
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