Transfer: Leny Yoro Explains His Decision to Join Manchester United Over Real Madrid

New Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has broken his silence after making a high-profile move from Lille to Old Trafford. The French youngster turned down interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid to complete a £60 million transfer to Manchester United.

The Financial Details

Manchester United agreed to pay just over £52 million upfront, with an additional £6.5 million in performance-related add-ons. Despite initial speculation that Real Madrid was Yoro’s preferred destination, United’s determined efforts to secure his signature paid off. Yoro was identified as a priority signing, and the club worked diligently to convince him to join their ranks.

In a statement released on Thursday, Yoro expressed his excitement about joining Manchester United:

“Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early in my career is an incredible honour. Since my first conversations with the club, they set out a clear plan for how I can develop in Manchester as part of this exciting project, and showed a lot of care for me and my family.”

Yoro’s decision was influenced by the clear development plan presented by Manchester United. The club’s commitment to his growth and the care they extended to his family played crucial roles in his choice.