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Manchester United will quick observe new signing Sekou Koné to the primary group, in accordance with a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this night that the 18 yr outdated had signed for the membership from Malian facet Guidars FC.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 accordance with The MEN, he “is taken into account a participant with excessive potential by United and though he’ll initially be part of up with the academy, he’ll spend time coaching with the primary group at Carrington, which implies he might be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the stage required.”
The outlet additional be aware that “Kone is assumed to have a mix of qualities – technical composure and high quality with each toes – that may assist him in England and United have been impressed by his depth and bodily potential.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné might 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 asserting the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné should impress to get anyplace close to to a primary group that additionally contains Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 occasions for Mali at beneath 17 stage.
He was notably spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians received to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly dropping to France.
Koné was the best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United usually are not carried out there by way of recruiting a number of the world’s most extremely rated youngsters.
They’re additionally awaiting Premier League ratification earlier than asserting 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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