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- Lenny Yoro is the latest French footballer who will wear the famous colours of Manchester United after joining from Lille
- The highly-rated defender was signed for a deal worth £52 million and is seen as a player who will solve defensive issues in the long term
- Eric Cantona is the greatest French player to play for the club, but others have represented the Red Devils
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of young French centre-back Lenny Yoro from Lille after beating Real Madrid.
The 18-year-old becomes the 14th Frenchman to suit up for the Red Devils.
The club has seen some great French footballers grace Old Trafford, including Eric Cantona and Fabien Barthez.
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Cantona is undoubtedly the best French player to play for the English giants. He made an immediate impact at the club in the 1990s and remains an icon today.
Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and others arrived at the club with plenty of fanfare but did not live up to expectations. Here is the ranking of every French player to play for the club.
French players at Man United
13. William Prunier
Prunier played twice for the club in 1996 during an injury crisis. He left soon after.
12. Gabriel Obertan
Obertan arrived as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Cristiano Ronaldo. He didn't live up to expectations and left after two seasons.
11. David Bellion
Expectations were high for Bellion when he arrived at the club following Sunderland's relegation in 2003. He didn't impress and left the club in 2006.
10. Morgan Schneiderlin
Schneiderlin arrived from Southampton during Louis Van Gaal's era but made just 32 Premier League appearances.
9. Laurent Blanc
Blanc arrived at Old Trafford as a 35-year-old World Cup winner. Despite his age, he made an impact at the club.
8. Raphael Varane
After years of unprecedented success at Real Madrid, Varane arrived at Old Trafford with a reputation to protect. He spent three seasons at the club and performed well when called upon, but injuries prevented affected him.
7. Fabien Barthez
Barthez was seen as Peter Schmeichel's successor, but he wasn't. His time at the club was filled with glaring gaffes. He won two Premier League titles after three seasons at the club.
6. Paul Pogba
The World Cup winner remains the most expensive player in club history, per Transfermarkt, but he wasn't consistent enough. He spent six seasons at the club but didn't live up to the prize tag.
5. Anthony Martial
The forward joined the club as a teenager in 2015. He impressed in his first few seasons at the club, but injuries derailed his career. He scored memorable goals and brought joy to fans during a difficult period.
4. Mikael Silvestre
The defender was a reliable option for Sir Alex Ferguson. He spent nearly a decade at Old Trafford, made over 350 appearances and won four league titles and the Champions League.
3. Louis Saha
Saha was a success early at Man United. He played five seasons at the club and won two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
2. Patrice Evra
The left-back won many trophies during one of the club's greatest eras under Sir Alex Ferguson. He was a vital part of the club's last five league titles and has not been fully replaced.
1. Eric Cantona
The "King" joined Man United in 1992 from Leeds United. He registered 81 goals and 62 assists in 182 appearances and won a total of 11 trophies. He helped usher in the club's Premier League dominance in the 1990s.
Erik ten Hag blasted for pre-season defeat
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United's 2024/25 season began on a disappointing note with a defeat to Rosenborg in the Red Devils first pre-season game.
Erik ten Hag’s side, featuring five first-team regulars from last season, lost by a last-minute goal by Noah Holm.
Though it was only a friendly match, the result drew significant criticism from both Ten Hag and the fans, particularly since the Premier League team conceded more than 20 shots during the game.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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