GOALThe 18-year-old defender has been linked with clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
It is often said that defenders truly develop through experience, and Leny Yoro is incredibly experienced for his age. At the young age of 16, the Lille centre-back made his debut in Ligue 1. By the time he turned 17, he had established himself in the first team, displacing World Cup-winner Samuel Umtiti. Additionally, he became the youngest goal-scorer for the club in the past ten years.
And yet, the unanimous feeling in France is that this is just the start for a player who has previously been tipped to become the most expensive defender in Ligue 1 history. Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been linked with the 18-year-old over the past 12 months, but it now seems that the fight to sign Yoro is down to two contenders: Real Madrid and Manchester United.
But what makes the teenager so special? Let GOAL explain…
