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Manchester United will quick observe new signing Sekou Koné to the primary staff, in response to a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this night that the 18 yr outdated had signed for the membership from Malian aspect Guidars FC.
It was thought that the defensive midfielder would play within the Underneath 18s however in response to 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 staff at Carrington, which implies he could possibly be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the stage required.”
The outlet additional observe that “Kone is assumed to have a mix of qualities – technical composure and high quality with each ft – that may assist him in England and United had been impressed by his depth and bodily skill.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné will likely be assimilated into life in Manchester similarly to Alejandro Garnacho, who signed in 2020. Intensive English classes and an schooling into the membership’s historical past will kind a part of the indoctrination.
Underneath 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, which means he’s more likely to bypass the Underneath 18s altogether.
With United saying the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné must impress to get wherever close to to a primary staff that additionally contains Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 occasions for Mali at beneath 17 stage.
He was significantly spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians acquired to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly shedding to France.
Koné was the very best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United are usually not carried out there when it comes to recruiting a few 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.
Prime picture from Koné’s Instagram account.
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