“We need another winger. Since Sancho left we have no option but I was surprised by the 16 years old winger we signed from Crystal Palace. He scored a lot of goals at the training and his teammates Compared him to Lamine Yamal”-Manchester United Coach Erik Ten Hag admits that Manchester United young winger who is considering as a top prospect will play his first game against Aston Villa after convincing all the staff at the training ground and his first u17 Appearance.
Manchester United’s youth academy is thriving, with the U17 team making a statement by convincingly defeating Middlesbrough.
Under the guidance of INEOS, the club has focused on nurturing young talent, specifically targeting players between the ages of 16 and 18 to join the Carrington academy. The tradition of producing top-tier homegrown talent remains strong, with over 250 academy graduates having made it to the first team. The current batch of young players looks set to build on that legacy.
The club currently boasts a pool of highly skilled players, many of whom are considered among the best in the country. A standout addition is Chido Obi-Martin, a recent recruit from Arsenal.
In a recent game, the U17s displayed their potential with a dominant 6-1 victory.
Amir Ibragimov was particularly impressive, scoring twice, including a spectacular goal. He now has eight goals in his last five games across U18 and U17 levels, fueling speculation that he might earn a senior team appearance soon.
He wasn’t the only standout performer; 13-year-old Bassirou Nkoto continues to impress with his remarkable maturity and has cemented his place as a future star. New signing Samuel Lusale also made a strong impact in his debut, providing two assists. Other goals came from Dante Plunkett and Victor Musa.
These standout performances from the U17 squad underline the immense potential coming through United’s academy, signaling a bright future for these rising stars.
