Manchester United starlet Timothy Fosu-Mensah is keen to further develop under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho and believes the new Red Devils boss will turn him into a top player.
The English giants picked up the young Dutchman from the Ajax academy in 2014, and after starring for the club’s Under-18 and Under-21 sides, Fosu-Mensah broke into the first team last season.
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal gave him his debut in the 2015/16 campaign, and the youngster even started the FA Cup semi-final against Everton, which was a big vote of confidence for his talent.
A defensive midfielder by trade, the Dutchman played across the back four for the Red Devils last season and he is keen to continue developing next season – but this time under Mourinho.
Despite the current Manchester United boss’ reputation of not providing youth a chance, Fosu-Mensah is confident the Portuguese will turn him into a top player at Old Trafford.
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The Dutchman told Dutch magazine Voetbal International: “I want to develop into a top Manchester United player under him [Mourinho].”
Manchester United recently secured the long term futures of Marcus Rashford and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson with fresh contracts, and it has been suggested that Fosu-Mensah’s representatives are also in talks with the club over a new deal for the Dutchman.
The 18-year-old only has a year left on his current deal with the club.
