I play for Manchester United and I've spotted the club's next young superstar
18.02.2024 - 12:51
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Raphael Varane thinks Manchester United have a new star on their hands in the form of Willy Kambwala and he's backing the 19-year-old to follow in the footsteps of Kobbie Mainoo by becoming a first-team regular.
Kambwala is said to have impressed manager Erik ten Hag and his senior players this season. He had a chance to show what he can do in FA Cup and Premier League matches when the club was struggling with player injuries in December last year.
Even though United lost their match to West Ham 2-0 before Christmas, supporters still praised Kambwala's confident performance. Fans saw how calm he was and thought he could become a fantastic player. Varane also thinks that and he even hinted that Kambwala could take his place in the team one day.
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Speaking about his fellow Frenchman, Varane said: "He is showing his qualities. I think he will play more matches in the future and continue to improve. He is very young, but he is showing his qualities and we trust him. He has a great future."
The future of former Real Madrid star Varane at Old Trafford is a hot topic. After sitting out some matches this season, teams from Saudi Arabia were interested in him and might want him again when summer comes. If he leaves, it looks like United now have someone who can fill the void with Kambwala.
The tall teenager already has the strength to compete in the Premier League. He's also good on the ball. Red Devils boss Ten Hag likes to give young players a chance. He helped Mainoo move up from the youth team to the senior
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