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Manchester United will quick monitor new signing Sekou Koné to the primary group, in keeping with 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 Underneath 18s however in keeping with 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 suggests he may very well be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can function on the stage required.”
The outlet additional observe 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 had been impressed by his depth and bodily skill.”
Reporter Steven Railston additionally explains that Koné can be assimilated into life in Manchester in a similar way 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.
Underneath 21s supervisor Travis Binnion will “oversee Koné”, that means he’s more likely to bypass the Underneath 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 occasions for Mali at underneath 17 stage.
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 best rated Malian participant in that recreation.
United usually are not completed there by way of 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.
Prime picture from Koné’s Instagram account.
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