Official: Man Utd Confirm Second New Signing!

Manchester United have confirmed their second signing of the transfer window after successfully hijacking his move to Real Madrid. 

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The Red Devils have signed 18-year-old French centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille in France for a reported fee of €62 million (R1.2 billion), including add-ons. 

Described as a generational talent, the defender was said to initially prefer a switch to Los Blancos, who had also put in a bid to secure his services. 

The France youth international underwent a two-day medical at United on Wednesday and Thursday after flying to Manchester with his camp. 

Leny Yoro has joined Manchester United from Lille. Getty Images

Yoro enjoyed a standout 2023/24 season in Ligue 1 with Lille, making 44 senior appearances and scoring three goals. 

His impressive performances earned him a place in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year, and a place on the radar of many top clubs around Europe. 

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The defender has penned a five-year deal at the 20-time English champions, becoming the club's second acquisition of the window after Joshua Zirkzee. 

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