Leny Yoro has been clear about his decision to join Manchester United rather than move to Real Madrid or other suitors. Speaking about his first season at Old Trafford, Yoro said: “I never had this feeling of regret.” He added that he understood the club project before signing and accepted the difficulties that came with a turbulent campaign.<\/p>\n
“I know Manchester United , I know sometimes you can have a bad season, but this club is a top club, so you cannot have doubts about this. I [knew about] the project of the club before I came. Of course I cannot expect the first year to finish in 15th position. But these are some things you need to face also.<\/p>\n
“But you have the director of the club, the coach, all the players, they\u2019re here to push you every day. You have confidence in this club. You need to put your heads up every day and try to do your best. Not just Madrid or United, I had a lot of clubs [after me]. My choice is Manchester and I\u2019m really happy with this.”<\/p>\n
The season that followed Yoro’s arrival was difficult. Erik ten Hag was sacked and his successor, Ruben Amorim, could not immediately reverse United\u2019s fortunes. The club recorded its lowest-ever Premier League finish, placing 15th, and its run to the Europa League final \u2014 the only remaining route into European competition for 2025\u201326 \u2014 ended in defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao by the odd goal.<\/p>\n
United have lost revenue through absence from the Champions League and Europa League, but Yoro described positives as well. He said the reduced fixture load and extra preparation time have allowed the coach to implement ideas and helped reduce injuries, producing more consistent selection.<\/p>\n
“I think everyone knows last season was a really emotional season,” Yoro reflected. “Not even [just] for the coach, for everyone. It was tough, honestly. It was tough for us to sometimes face the games, face training. So everyone was emotional.<\/p>\n
“I think this year is different. We don\u2019t have the Champions League [to play in], but if you can take the good from this, we have more time to train, we have more freedom in our head. So, the coach is not different than last year, it\u2019s just the results that are different. And every footballer knows when you win on the day, you have a really perfect week after. It\u2019s more about the result in the head. It\u2019s not as emotional as last year.”<\/p>\n
On squad culture he said: “The character is really important, for the atmosphere of the team also,” he says. “I think the club is doing well with this, to take only people who can bring good things in the team. We don\u2019t want any bad things in the team. It\u2019s really important for us \u2013 try to be focused on the team, don\u2019t do any drama, just speak with everyone, have a good relation. We cannot build something with bad energy or bad atmosphere or bad characters.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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