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Manchester United will quick observe new signing Sekou Koné to the primary workforce, in keeping with a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this evening that the 18 12 months previous had signed for the membership from Malian facet Guidars FC.
It was thought that the defensive midfielder would play within the Below 18s however in keeping with The MEN, he “is taken into account a participant with excessive potential by United and though he’ll initially be a part of up with the academy, he’ll spend time coaching with the primary workforce at Carrington, which suggests he might be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the degree required.”
The outlet additional notice that “Kone is assumed to have a combination of qualities – technical composure and high quality with each toes – that can assist him in England and United have been impressed by his depth and bodily capability.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné will probably 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 type a part of the indoctrination.
Below 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, which means he’s prone to bypass the Below 18s altogether.
With United saying the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné should impress to get wherever close to to a primary workforce that additionally contains Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 occasions for Mali at below 17 degree.
He was significantly spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians bought to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly shedding to France.
Koné was the very best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United should not finished 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 saying 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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