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Willy Kambwala has revealed that he made a vow each to himself and his mom throughout his first Previous Trafford go to that he would sooner or later play for Manchester United.
Kambwala was signed by United in October 2020 from Ligue 2 aspect Sochaux in a deal price round £3.5million.
When he joined United, Kambwala was simply 16 years of age.
On the time, he was broadly considered as a recruit for the longer term who may slot into the Crimson Devils’ backline for years to come back.
The defender lately bought his massive break when he made his Premier League debut on the London Stadium in opposition to West Ham United.
Kambwala was then used as an alternative in a 3-2 comeback win vs. Aston Villa simply three days later.
Standing at 6ft 4in, Kambwala is a bodily imposing centre-back able to comfortably taking part in out from the again and serving to in build up play.
He additionally gives a towering presence aerially and from set items like corners.
He additionally boasts of ample tempo and a stable studying of the sport – all attributes that he’ll want if he’s to succeed at United.
Kambwala spoke to Le Parisien and shed some gentle on his journey from a highly-rated starlet in France, to now being a member of the United senior squad.
“It could appear loopy, however when my mom made me begin taking part in soccer, I made her a promise that I might develop into knowledgeable at Manchester United after I turned 16.”
“It’s my childhood membership. Ever since little or no, I’ve mentioned I’m going to play there.”
He added, “A number of years in the past, I got here right here as a spectator with Les Ulis, and it drove me loopy to see them taking part in on my pitch with out with the ability to act.”
“This time, I used to be there! I didn’t sleep all evening.”
As United put together to host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the match represents one other alternative for Kambwala to get extra senior minutes beneath his belt.
