How does Leny Yoro adjust to life in Manchester?

The teenage defender was touted as a transfer target for Real Madrid, the newly crowned European champions, who identified him as the biggest talent in his position and age group.

He was thought to be the perfect successor to the likes of David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, giving Los Blancos a defensive focal point for the next decade or more. But there was a big buzz at United and there was rightly a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding our new signing.

This only grew after seeing Yoro in a red shirt for the first time during the 2-0 friendly win over Rangers in Edinburgh. It was a stylish, regal performance that brought tranquility to all who watched it – not unlike how Rio Ferdinand, a hero of the Frenchman, played during his pageantry.

Yoro flew with the rest of the squad on the US tour, but it was in the first of the games over the pond that disaster struck, with Leny suffering a foot injury against Arsenal that required surgery. That delayed his competitive debut, meaning United fans are still eager for their first glimpse of the precocious 18-year-old in meaningful action.

With Leny returning to group training this week, his return appears to be getting closer and in an exclusive interview, the former Lille man makes it clear that he is keen to make up for lost time.