Yoro is already friends with one key member of United’s squad.

Leny Yoro has revealed the first Manchester United player that he has become ‘really close’ to after signing for the club.

The 18-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Lille for an initial fee of £50 million last Thursday.

He subsequently made his debut during United’s 2-0 friendly win over Rangers on Saturday, and put in an impressive performance as he played in the first 45 minutes of the match.

United fended off competition from several elite sides, including PSG, Liverpool and Real Madrid, to sign Yoro – although the latter were reportedly unwilling to match United’s offer.

Speaking in an interview with United’s official website, Yoro covered a range of different topics, including his Old Trafford idol – none other than fellow centre-back Rio Ferdinand.

He also revealed the one player that he has already developed a friendship with.

He explained: “I’m really close to Kobbie Mainoo, and this will help me a lot. He sent me a message. He’s a really good guy.”

Mainoo played at Euro 2024 with England this summer, so has not yet begun pre-season training with United ahead of the new campaign.

However, he has also found another acquaintance in Joshua Zirkzee, who is another new signing at Old Trafford this summer.

The 19-year-old was spotted talking to Netherlands forward Zirkzee after England knocked Ronald Koeman’s side out of Euro 2024 at the semi-final stage.

Revealing what Mainoo told him, Zirkzee told United’s official website: “Yeah, he just asked if I was coming. I said, ‘See you soon after the final’.”

Once the pair do reunite at Carrington, Yoro will have already got plenty of pre-season minutes under his belt.

He was initially due to play in the Olympics for France after being selected by Thierry Henry, but his now former club Lille withdrew him from the squad amid his ongoing transfer negotiations.

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