Last summer, United outmanoeuvred Real Madrid to land Yoro, a move that sent a clear message about their ambitions. Yoro joined for £52m, and even though his first season saw him working under three different managers and dealing with injuries, he still managed to impress across the campaign. It has now emerged that the club’s scouting department had always been confident in what he could become. The Athletic reports that United scouts “marvelled at his bravery and committed defending.” Their evaluation noted his “athletic profile, assured positioning, awareness and concentration when defending,” earning top marks in their assessments. Yoro’s “future leadership potential” was noted by staff after his pre-transfer meeting, suggesting he could grow into a more significant role in Amorim’s squad. Leny Yoro is showing signs of fulfilling expectations at Man United There were questions last season about whether Yoro would secure a starting spot for United, but he quickly established himself under Amorim. Ineos deviated from their usual transfer strategy to bring in Yoro, a move that has so far been justified by his impact on the team. Yoro has fitted seamlessly into Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system with his passing range making him an ideal fit. Amorim has even given him additional responsibilities to carry the ball forward and play through lines. His development will be something to watch closely this season.