Arriving at Manchester United in the summer of 2024 after declining from Real Madrid, Leny Yoro wasted no time in establishing himself in a club in full reconstruction. But behind the current revival of the Red Devils lies a heavy legacy: that of a fractured locker room, undermined by egos and tensions. And the young French defender chose to break the silence on this recent past, discreetly revealing what he found when he arrived at Old Trafford.
The locker room “cleaned” by Amorim
Questioned by the English press, Yoro did not hold back: “The club is doing things well. We only want players who bring positivity. We don’t want anything bad on the team. » Behind these polite words, a thinly veiled criticism of those who left the club this summer. Rashford, Sancho, Garnacho and Antony were excluded from the professional group during preparation, before being pushed out by Ruben Amorim. For the Portuguese technician, it was a necessary act to restore discipline and internal cohesion.
Yoro’s message illustrates a profound change: in Manchester, the time has come for tolerance for disruptive individuals. Amorim imposed a clear line – work, respect, collective – and the results prove him right. The Red Devils, humiliated last season by a 15th place in the Premier League, today find a conquering face. The French defender welcomes an atmosphere “healthier, more focused, without drama”.
The symbol of Mancunian renewal
Yoro, at the age of 19, embodies this sober and diligent generation that Ruben Amorim wants to establish as a model. The Portuguese relies on a rejuvenated, disciplined group entirely committed to his vision. The Red Devils display newfound confidence. That of a club finally looking towards the future, freed from its internal quarrels. And the draw snatched with character on the Tottenham pitch (2-2) this Saturday confirms this renewed form. The former Lille player took part in the last 18 minutes of the game.
Manchester seems to have understood the source of its problems: it was not just the coaches or the systems that were failing, but a locker room culture that had become toxic. Amorim dared to break up. And Yoro, in saluting this courageous household, recalls a simple truth: before playing the leading roles again, United must first become a team again.
