Manchester United have announced the signing of Lille prodigy Leny Yoro.

The 18-year-old centre-back completed his physical yesterday after the clubs agreed to a £52 million agreement.

Lenny Yoro has joined Manchester United.

The centre-back is one of the best talents in France.

The centre-back is one of the best talents in France.

Erik Ten Hag is improving the spine of his club.

Yoro is United’s second signing of the window thus far.

After signing a five-year contract, Yoro stated: “Signing for a club of Manchester United’s stature and ambition so early in my career is an incredible honour.”

“Since my first meetings with the club, they have laid out a clear plan for how I may progress in Manchester as part of this exciting project, and they have shown a great deal of concern for me and my family.

“I am aware of Manchester United’s reputation of developing young players and believe it will be an ideal environment for me to attain my full potential and achieve my goals alongside my new teammates. I can’t wait to get started!”

Leny Yoro, 18, is likely to assume the number 15 shirt at Manchester United, according to rumors. The same number that renowned defender Nemanja Vidic wore for eight years with the club. It’s the same shirt number he’s worn for the past two seasons in Lille.

Following the £36.5 million signing of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, Yoro is United’s second signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

He made his first-team debut the previous year and appeared in 32 games for Lille the previous season.

Major European clubs are interested in France’s Under-21 international.

Both Real Madrid and Liverpool were thought to have expressed serious interest.

Leny Yoro couldn’t stop beaming after receiving a welcome greeting from former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, added: “Leny is one of the most exciting young defenders in the world; he possesses every trait required to develop into a top-class centre-back.

“Having enjoyed such a great start to his career, we are eager to help him fulfill his full potential here at Manchester United.

“This club has an excellent track record of developing young players, whether they are homegrown or brought in from elsewhere, and providing them with the necessary coaching, time, and patience to grow and thrive.

“Under Erik ten Hag and our excellent staff we will ensure that Leny has the perfect platform to achieve the success that everyone across the club is aiming for.”

Fans were overjoyed with the news and swarmed United’s X post confirming the deal.

One person stated, “He’s here, and he’s great. “Leny Yoro.”

Another commented, “Let’s go Leny Yoro in the world’s largest club.”

A third smiled: “HE’S HERE! Welcome to the Theater of Dreams, Leny Yoro! Cannot wait to watch you sparkle in United’s red!”

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If United can raise the funds by selling some inferior players, they should consider adding another center-back to their lineup.

The manager, Erik ten Hag, continues to place a strong value on central midfield as he works to strengthen his team’s core.