Manchester United unsung hero praised after triple signing secured
Man Utd have made three exciting additions at youth level as they look to build to the future.
Manchester United director of academy Nick Cox hailed the work of the club's recruitment staff for helping them to land a triple signing at youth level.
United announced their latest batch of first-year scholars with summer signings Chido Obi-Martin, Samuel Lusale and James Overy all included on the list.
United fought off serious competition from a range of elite clubs to secure the signing of 16-year-old striker Obi-Martin following his departure from Arsenal, while winger Lusale and full-back Overy are both highly-rated as well.
The triple signing is the latest display of the good work being done at youth level and Cox thanked the recruitment staff and in particular head of academy recruitment Luke Federonko for the work they had put in behind the scenes.
“All three young players will join up with our Professional Development Phase as they adjust to life in Manchester and become acquainted with their new team-mates,” Cox said.
“It can be a difficult process for some players, while others slot right in. Whatever the scenario, our staff will be on hand to care for these young boys and make sure their experience at the Academy is an overwhelmingly positive one that sets them up for life.
“Good to luck to Samuel, Chido and James and congratulations to the families and wider support networks involved in these boys' journeys. Signing for Manchester United should be a proud day for everyone involved. I’d also like to take a moment to praise our outstanding recruitment staff, led by Luke Federonko. Their roles can be lonely and require unsociable hours and they don’t often get the same praise as the coaches, but they deserve to.”