Manchester United wonderkid joins first-team training ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce in Turkey.
Manchester United youngster Sekou Kone has trained with the first-team squad ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
Man United announced Kone’s arrival at the end of August after they won the race to sign the highly-rated prospect from Guidars FC in Mali.
Prior to his arrival in Manchester, Kone had represented Mali at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the Under-17 World Cup in 2023.
Kone held his country finish in fourth position at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and then in third place at the Under-17 World Cup.
🔴🇲🇱 Manchester United summer signing Sekou Kone has trained with the first team today.
He’s developing well as Man United trust him for the future after winning race vs Ajax and more clubs to sign Kone. pic.twitter.com/J6P47x8J36
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 22, 2024
Kone joins Man United training
Following his signing, Man United said: “Kone only turned 18 in February and will initially be supported by the Academy in order to give him time to settle into life in Manchester.”
While he is yet to feature for any age group at Man United, Kone has now been given the chance to train with the first team ahead of Thursday’s Europa League game against Fenerbahce.
Man United view Kone as a player with plenty of potential, and they have taken the opportunity to have a closer look at the midfielder.
Pictures from Man United’s training session on Tuesday revealed that Kone has been given his own squad number of 42.
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Who else was spotted in training?
Kone was not the only youngster involved in Tuesday’s session after several other academy players were spotted in first-team training.
Ethan Wheatley, Amir Ibragimov, Harry Amass, Habeeb Ogunneye, Ruben Curley, Sam Mather and Ethan Ennis were pictured in training as Man United worked on their preparations for Thursday’s fixture.
There is a possibility that a few of the youngsters will travel with the first-team squad, with Erik ten Hag able to name 12 substitutes in the Europa League.
However, Bruno Fernandes will not be involved due to suspension after he was sent off in the draw with Porto on matchday two.
Man United are also unable to call upon Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.
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