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Man United and Man City In Talks for Burkina Faso U17 Standout Mohamed Zongo

Talks center on his long-term pathway from Tenakourou Academy, with no agreement in place.

Overview

  • Both Manchester clubs have held formal discussions with Tenakourou Academy, with Villarreal and Anderlecht also expressing interest.
  • Mohamed Zongo, 15, impressed at the U17 World Cup in Qatar with two goals and three assists, including a decisive strike against Germany and multiple player-of-the-match honors.
  • Coverage indicates the race is at an early scouting and negotiation stage, with no formal bids or deals reported.
  • Clubs are outlining development plans that would route the teenager into a youth setup rather than immediate first-team involvement.
  • Tenakourou Academy is taking a cautious, development-first stance as further conversations are anticipated in the weeks ahead.