Manchester United's €62 million new signing Lenny · Yoro revealed that one of the reasons for choosing the club was the persuasion of legendary centre-back Leo · Rio Ferdinand. In addition, Lille team-mate Angel · Gomez, who came through the Red Devils' academy, also played his part.

"Two weeks ago, Leo [Ferdinand] called me." Lenny recalled: "First of all, I was so impressed by the conversation with him that we talked for 10 minutes about Manchester United. So he helped me a lot when I made my choice and it was a real pleasure to talk to him. He introduced me to Manchester United and said that this is a historic club with a great story and if I go there I need to fight for the club and be ready because this is the biggest club in the world. For me, it's really good to talk about that."

After Yoro's arrival, Ferdinand recorded another video for him, encouraging him to say: "You have all the potential, you have all the tools, lad, you have everything, ready to shake up football and make a huge impact at the club."

"It's crazy!" "When I was a kid Leo was one of the best defenders in the world and I think everyone watched Manchester United play when they were younger, and for me it was one of my dreams to play for this club," Yoro said after seeing the footage.

As we all know, Yoro has a "childhood dream", but that doesn't stop a boy from dreaming of joining other big clubs. Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand is not the only one pushing for a move to the Red Devils, with midfielder Gomes at the heart of the Lille squad being a former Manchester United player who made his senior debut under Jose Mourinho at the age of 16 and is also close friends.

'We talked a lot about Manchester United,' said Yoro, 'and he told me that this is the biggest club in the world, you know, the fans, even the way the football is played, the training camp, everything is big, really incredible. So, yes, every day I talk to him about it, and it helps me a lot to get here. He was really happy for me and sent me a congratulatory message directly."

Yoro has already played his first game for Manchester United, but it was just a warm-up game and he is looking forward to the start of the Premier League. "For me, it's the biggest event in the world. Premier league...... This is where football is completely present, the fans, the level is crazy, there is no easy game, I think the Premier League is the number one league in the world."

The first game against Fulham in the Premier League will also be Yoro's Old Trafford debut. "You know, it's one of the biggest stadiums in the world. To be honest, I'm really happy to be here, it's great to play for the team and I'm excited to see you at Old Trafford."

Joro has promised Red Devils supporters that he will give everything once he plays for Manchester United. 'Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and for me it's a dream to play for the club and the fans here are incredible. He said: "I spoke to Ten Hag and he wants the players to really want to win. When he arranges for me to play, I'm ready to die for this club."

It's no secret that many players join a club with vows to cater to the fans, don't pay too much attention to them, no one needs to die for football, as long as Yoro can focus and give his all on the pitch, the fans will accept him.