Manchester United confirm signing of France U17s international Aliou Traore
Former Paris Saint-Germain youngster made his debut for Red Devils' U18s in 3-2 defeat against Wolves
MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the signing of France Under-17s international Aliou Traore.
The ex-Paris Saint-Germain midfielder made his debut for the Red Devils' U18s in a 3-2 defeat at Wolves last weekend.
U18s coach Kieran McKenna told MUTV: "Traore is a boy we've been looking at for a while.
"He is a really powerful midfielder who likes to run box to box. He is very strong technically and is improving all the time.
"He's a nice man and his English is improving. He's settling in well with the boys and has taken to the club really well."
Traore doesn't turn 17 until January and will be eligible for the FA Youth Cup campaign.
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He made his U 18s bow on Saturday and came close to getting a debut goal, with a couple of long-range efforts.
Troare lasted 53 minutes and was replaced by D'Mani Mellor, who got United back in the game, netting to make the score 3-1.
Juventus were keen on signing the PSG youngster back in June, as talks with the Old Trafford giants had been ongoing since March — without a conclusion.
However, is now officially a United player, and fans can get ready to watch his development.