“Everybody thinks that Madrid is a Bigger Club than Man United but Manchester United is really the biggest club in the world and this is why. Real Madrid wasn’t close”- New signing for Manchester United Leny Yoro has now opened up about why he chose Manchester over Real Madrid as he states the happened during the transfer saga.

Rio Ferdinand’s recent social media activity concerning Manchester United’s potential signing of Leny Yoro has set the football community abuzz. According to The Athletic, Yoro is headed to the UK to complete his medical checks and finalize his contract with United. The transfer fee between Lille and United is reportedly around £52 million.

Initially considering a move to Real Madrid, Yoro now seems inclined towards joining Manchester United, especially since his contract with Lille has only one year left. Lille’s urgency to sell now rather than risk losing him for free next year has accelerated the negotiations.

Although the transfer isn’t finalized, Rio Ferdinand, former United defender, fueled speculation with a cryptic tweet. He retweeted Fabrizio Romano’s post about the transfer, adding only an eyes emoji and a wink emoji. This enigmatic tweet has triggered a wave of excitement and speculation among fans.

Fans eagerly responded to Ferdinand’s tweet with various reactions:
– Some playfully demanded insider information from Ferdinand.
– Others compared Yoro to iconic United defensive duos like Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
– Many expressed enthusiasm about Yoro potentially achieving great success at Old Trafford.

Yoro, a graduate of Lille’s youth system, broke into the first team in May 2022. Last season, he was a key player, featuring in 44 matches and helping Lille secure a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, showcasing his considerable talent.

In addition to Yoro, Manchester United have also been linked with Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old defender is reportedly interested in a move to Old Trafford and has had positive discussions with Bayern. De Ligt previously played under United’s current manager, Erik ten Hag, at Ajax, where they won the Eredivisie and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.

United’s pursuit of new defenders follows Raphael Varane’s departure from the club after his contract expired. The club is keen to strengthen their defense ahead of the new season.