Published 16:27 IST, November 17th 2020
Amad Diallo scores scintillating solo goal in training ahead of Man United switch: Watch
Amad Diallo has scored a scintillating solo goal from the right flank in Atalanta training ahead of his switch to Manchester United in January.
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While Manchester United sought for some immediate fixes in summer transfer window, justified by ir purchase of Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani, y also cast an eye on future with purchase of Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo. And while Uruguayan has joined up with Red Devils' U-23 set up, Ivorian is currently on loan at Atalanta before his January switch. 18-year-old already has admirers among Man United fans and his latest training ground foot has supporters purring with glee.
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Amad Diallo goal has Man United fans excited ahead of January move
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Amad Diallo justified why Man United paid big bucks to sign him up in summer. 18-year-old scored a brilliant solo goal, showcasing his talents before he joins up with his new teammates in Manchester. Atalanta youngster received a long pass on right-wing and immediately set his sights on a goal, taking several touches and forcing defender back. Diallo elegantly switched ball onto his right foot, eluding his opponent twice with a pirouetting turn and n got past ar opposition defender before having a clear shot on target.
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18-year-old buried ball in back of net much to delight of Man United fans on social media. Red Devils have struggled to replace void at right-wing for over a decade, but Amad Diallo could be answer to problems if youngster can live up to his potential. Fans are excited to see 18-year-old in action and want him to be promoted to first team straight away as Red Devils look to overcome an indifferent start to season. Some fans believed that Amad Diallo transfer could probably best piece of business done by chief executive Ed Woodward, who has been under serious scrutiny after Man United's repeated failures in transfer market.
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Red Devils supporters hope that Diallo can step up his game and make m forget .1 target Jadon Sancho, after an agonising summer saga. England international was long linked with a move to Old Trafford, but it failed to materialise as Ed Woodward and co. failed to meet Dortmund's £108 million asking price. If Diallo delivers on his promise, it could be a bargain for Man United, who signed him up for £35 million from Atalanta. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are 14th on Premier League table with three wins in seven games and will look to quickly bounce back as y mount a challenge for Champions League qualification.
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(Im Courtesy: Amad Diallo Instagram)
16:27 IST, November 17th 2020