Manchester United has declared the acquisition of Leny Yoro, a Lille talent.

Yesterday, the 18-year-old center defender finished his physical following the clubs’ £52 million deal.

Man United has added Lenny Yoro to its roster.

One of France’s finest players is the center defender.

One of France’s finest players is the center defender.

The center-back is among France’s most gifted players.

Erik Ten Hag is strengthening his team’s core.

Yoro represents United’s second acquisition of the window so far.

“Signing for a club of Manchester United’s stature and ambition so early in my career is an incredible honor,” Yoro said upon the signing of a five-year contract.

“Since our initial talks, the club has shown me and my family a great degree of concern and has outlined a clear strategy for my advancement in Manchester as part of this fantastic project.

“I know that Manchester United has a history of nurturing young players, and I think this will be the perfect setting for me to reach my greatest potential and accomplish my objectives with my new teammates. I am eager to get going!

ɾumоɾ has it that 18-year-old Leny Yoro will most likely wear the number 15 shirt at Manchester United. the same number that the team’s eight-year veteran defender, Nemanja Vidic, wore. He has been wearing the same shirt number in Lille for the previous two seasons.

Yoro is United’s second acquisition under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, coming after the £36.5 million acquisition of Dutch attacker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

The previous season, he made his first appearance in the main team and played in 32 games for Lille.

The France Under-21 international is attracting interest from major European clubs.

It was believed that Real Madrid and Liverpool had both shown a sincere interest.

Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, gave Leny Yoro a warm welcome that left him beaming.

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

“We are excited to support him in realizing his full potential at Manchester United after he has had such a fantastic start to his career.

“This club has a great history of nurturing young players, whether they are imported or local, and giving them the guidance, time, and patience they need to develop into successful players.