Manchester United’s latest star Leny Yoro has recognized Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as one of many hardest opponents he has confronted in his profession thus far.
The Crimson Devils introduced the signing of 18-year-old wonderkid Yoro final week after finishing a £52m switch. One of many highest-rated abilities in Europe, the teenage centre-back agreed a long-term contract that may see him don United colors till 2029.
He is already taken nicely to life at United, that includes within the membership’s pre-season pleasant victory over Rangers on Saturday. The defender is now wanting ahead to impressing within the Premier League and has singled out a sure Villa star as one of many hardest gamers he has shared the pitch with.
In his first interview as a United participant, Yoro informed membership media: “I actually favored to play towards, in fact, [Kylian] Mbappe. It was a extremely huge, huge, huge, deal, so yeah for me it helped me lots to enhance myself.
“It was good towards [Aston Villa star] Ollie Watkins too, as a result of it is a huge striker right here.”
Yoro performed towards Watkins throughout final season’s Europa Convention League – throughout which Villa defeated Lille on penalties on the quarter-final stage.
The Frenchman shaped an vital again of Lille’s backline, however was unable to cease Watkins from firing a aim residence within the opening leg of the conflict.
The pair will quickly meet within the Premier League too, with United set to face Villa on 5 October.
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