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Man United Open Talks to Delay AFCON Departures for Amad, Mbeumo and Mazraoui

United confirm talks with three federations to postpone AFCON release dates.

Overview

  • Ruben Amorim said discussions are under way with Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Morocco to keep the trio available longer.
  • FIFA rules require release by the Monday of the week before AFCON starts, which would see departures before the Dec. 8 trip to Wolves.
  • United are seeking extensions at least through the Bournemouth home match on Dec. 15, according to BBC reporting cited in coverage.
  • Without agreements, the players could miss up to eight Premier League games plus an FA Cup third-round tie if their teams progress deep into the tournament running Dec. 21 to Jan. 18.
  • The club points to a precedent in which Andre Onana stayed until the day before Cameroon's opener two years ago, missing only one United game.