[ 2015-01-04 ]

Timothy Fosu-Mensah

Timothy Fosu-Mensah praised after solid start to Manchester United career
Highly-rated young Manchester United defender
Timothy Fosu-Mensah is becoming quite the popular
figure among those who follow the academy
closely.

The Dutch youngster turned 17 today and joined the
club on deadline day in the summer but the move
for the teenager was swept under the carpet given
moves for Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao were
being pushed through at the same time.

The former Ajax man came to United’s attention
during the AEGON Future Cup whilst playing for the
Dutch giants and has progressed well with Paul
McGuinness’ U18 squad this season.
The teenager has been in good form during his
early months. We highlighted his excellent Old
Trafford debut and several fans have voiced their
positive opinions on the player on Reddit
recently.
‘Get used to seeing this name’ is how one fan
summed up Fosu-Mensah’s early few months at the
club and also described the defender as one of the
most ‘complete players in the youth structure’
at United.

Another follower of the player’s progress
compared the defender’s move to that of Paul
Pogba and even dropped a comparison to club
captain Wayne Rooney into the equation.

“This signing has a very “Paul Pogba” feel
to it for me. One of the highest rated youngsters
in the continent, lots of clubs are interested,
and we snatch him. This guy is a physical beast
for his age, but has that rare mix which makes
youth players stand out even more than that; he is
smart on the ball, technically gifted and displays
a great attitude on the pitch. You can tell that
this guy breathes football, by just watching him
play. Sort of like how you see that Wayne Rooney
loves football.”

At the turn of his 17th birthday, it is unlikely
fans will see him in the first-team just yet but
if his talent is there it won’t be long given
Louis van Gaal’s faith in youth players at times
this season.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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