Man Utd: Diallo posts Atalanta tribute after sealing move
Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has hailed Amad Diallo after training with the 18-year-old. The teenager arrived from Serie A side Atalanta earlier in the January transfer window. And the Red Devils are hopeful he can be a huge hit at the club.
United have spent £37million on Diallo, who has already drawn comparisons with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
He only arrived a few weeks ago but has already made an impact in training, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer impressed by what he’s seen.
And Greenwood, speaking to MUTV before the match against Sheffield United on Wednesday night, has hailed the 18-year-old and expressed a belief he’s a ‘wonderful’ player.
“New player that’s come in Amad,” he said.
“He’s a wonderful technical player so I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of him soon.”
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"He is good at finding space, he can go inside and outside and he will get the time to prove that he is the one.
"Along the way we have got Mason [Greenwood], Marcus [Rashford], Daniel [James], Juan [Mata] and Paul [Pogba] has played there, so we have options but I think when you look at the squad and you look at Amad and you think, yeah, that's probably where we will work to fit you in."
Solskjaer has previously hinted a Diallo debut isn’t too far away, saying: “It might be quicker than that [two or three months].
“I can’t see it being too long until he’s in the squad.
“He’s definitely settled down well. The players have taken to him, he’s a good character, polite, smiley boy who works really hard.
“He’s doing his sessions and getting used to us.
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Man Utd star Amad Diallo has impressed in training so far (Image: GETTY)
“There’s always a period of adjustment needed but he’s settling in well.
“He can handle the ball, he’s enjoyed training and he makes a difference in training, which is quite remarkable at his age.”
The Red Devils take on Sheffield United today as they look to return to the top of the Premier League.
And Solskjaer went on to state that there will not be anymore signings this month.
"I wouldn't think so, no," he added. "I would be surprised if we do any incomings. The squad is strong. It is full of quality.
"I still need to leave players out for the squad at times. Bar something surprising happening I don't think anything will happen in terms of incomings, no."