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Manchester United will quick monitor new signing Sekou Koné to the primary group, in response to a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this night that the 18 12 months previous had signed for the membership from Malian aspect Guidars FC.
It was thought that the defensive midfielder would play within the Below 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 group at Carrington, which implies he might be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the degree required.”
The outlet additional word that “Kone is believed to have a combination of qualities – technical composure and high quality with each ft – that can assist him in England and United had been impressed by his depth and bodily capacity.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné can 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.
Below 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, that means he’s more likely to bypass the Below 18s altogether.
With United asserting the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné should impress to get wherever close to to a primary group that additionally consists of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 instances for Mali at beneath 17 degree.
He was notably spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians obtained to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly dropping to France.
Koné was the very best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United should not completed 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 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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