What Real Madrid have said about Man United’s £59m summer deal for Yoro | OneFootball

Real Madrid have said Leny Yoro’s decision to join Manchester United this summer is logical, given he would not have earned as much with them, according to The Athletic.

The 18-year-old joined the Red Devils from Lille in a £59 million deal in July, but he had been telling Madrid he only wanted to join them.

This prompted them to move very slowly with Lille, only going as high as an offer of £21m to £30m in negotiations with them.

Talks reached a standstill between both clubs, which gave the Old Trafford club a chance and their approach changing everything.

“He will earn a lot of money,” a senior source at Madrid said after Yoro opted for Man United. “He will be fine there.”

Unfortunately, the Frenchman is out of action until 2025 after picking up an injury in the pre-season friendly against Arsenal in the United States ten days after joining United.

Yoro has plenty to prove when he returns to full fitness despite an outstanding campaign in the Ligue 1 last season.

Man United will hope making him the most expensive player aged 18 or younger is worth it.

They have been accused of wasting money in the transfer market for years, but the fact that INEOS were willing to sanction the deal for the teenager speaks volumes.

However, only time will tell whether Man United made the right decision, and all eyes will be on Yoro when he returns.