Manchester United centre back Leny Yoro insists he has no regrets about turning down Real Madrid and other suitors in favour of moving to Old Trafford.
The Frenchman’s featured in all 10 of United’s Premier League games this season, starting seven, and has played a crucial role in the club’s recent uptick. 10 points from a possible 12 leaves the Red Devils just two points behind rivals Manchester City in second place—a far cry from Yoro’s disastrous first season following his £58.8 million transfer from Lille.
With Ruben Amorim’s philosophy now being understood better by the club’s players—summer signings Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško have helped accelerate progress—the mood and atmosphere at United, as well as the narrative in the media, has notably improved.
Now, Yoro, in an interview with , says he’s never once regretted joining United over Real Madrid, who were strong favourites to land his signature before he put pen to paper on a move to the Premier League.
“I never had this feeling of regret,” he revealed. “I know Manchester United, I know sometimes you can have a bad season, but this club is a top club, so you cannot have doubts about this. I [knew about] the project of the club before I came. Of course I cannot expect the first year to finish in 15th position. But these are some things you need to face also.
“But you have the director of the club, the coach, all the players, they’re here to push you every day. You have confidence in this club. You need to put your heads up every day and try to do your best. Not just Madrid or United, I had a lot of clubs [after me]. My choice is Manchester and I’m really happy with this.”
