Leny Yoro had a hand in the origins of the Manchester United dressing room’s new favourite goal celebration — performed by Bryan Mbeumo and Amad after the third goal in the 4-2 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion — even though, up to this point, he has only been able to appreciate it from afar.

LENY YORO laughed off his mother’s claim that he was named after a legendary rock star. The 19-year-old’s mum, Flore Baugnies, reportedly told The Athletic that Yoro was named after

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has revealed his mum pranked the media into believing she had named her eldest son after American singer Lenny Kravitz. Yoro's mother, Flore Baugnies, is a big fan of Kravitz and said in an interview that was where Leny's name came from.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has praised the club for improving the character of the squad, emphasising the importance of all the players pulling in the same direction. Head coach Ruben Amorim has spoken many times of the need to improve the culture at the club and in his year in charge at Old Trafford he has taken high-quality players who he felt did not have the right attitude.

Manchester United can repeat a Leny Yoro trick by signing a Lille youngster that Europe’s elite are sniffing around at already. The Red Devils have always invested in youth, and the acquisition of Leny Yoro was no different.

However, Leny Yoro bent the rules a little by using two words: “Big player.” This proves that Mbeumo is already considered a key player by his teammates, and one they can rely on to win football matches. Patrick Dorgu praised Mbeumo for being “clinical”, while others praised his strength and wow factor.