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Manchester United will quick monitor new signing Sekou Koné to the primary workforce, based on a brand new report.
United introduced earlier this night that the 18 yr previous had signed for the membership from Malian aspect Guidars FC.
It was thought that the defensive midfielder would play within the Beneath 18s however based on 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 workforce at Carrington, which implies he could possibly be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the degree required.”
The outlet additional notice that “Kone is believed to have a mix 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 means.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné will likely be assimilated into life in Manchester in a similar way 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.
Beneath 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, that means he’s more likely to bypass the Beneath 18s altogether.
With United saying the signing of Manuel Ugarte this night, Koné must impress to get anyplace close to to a primary workforce that additionally consists of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
A right-footer, Koné has performed 12 instances for Mali at below 17 degree.
He was significantly spectacular within the U17s World Championship final November, when the Malians received to the semi-finals earlier than narrowly shedding to France.
Koné was the very best rated Malian participant in that sport.
United will not be completed there when it comes to recruiting among 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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