Man Utd reject Chris Popov making big strides at Leicester

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·17 April 2022

Man Utd reject Chris Popov making big strides at Leicester

Chris Popov is building a growing reputation at Leicester City.

Seventeen-year-old striker Chris Popov has scored an incredible 20 goals in 24 appearances at under-18 level this season, including 18 in 20 league games. It is his first year at the level having been released by Manchester United as an under-16 towards the end of last season.

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It means he will also be eligible for Leicester's under-18s next season, though he has already broken into the under-23s squad and earned himself a starting berth. Popov was a left-winger at Man United, but he has developed physically over the past year and has transitioned well to become a number nine for City, reports the Leicester Mercury.

Wales manager Rob Page watched him in action for the under-23s against Manchester United at the training ground last week.