Sekou Kone, an 18-year-old sensation from Mali, is living his dream after joining Manchester United.
The young forward swapped his home club, Guidars FC, for one of the world’s biggest football teams this summer.
Speaking to Africa Foot, Kone revealed his excitement when the Red Devils made an offer to sign him.
Kone described the moment as surreal, admitting that joining Manchester United was a “choice of the heart.”
He expressed admiration for the club’s history, including its 20 league titles, and shared his ambition to follow in the footsteps of legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford.
“At first, I didn’t expect to sign for Manchester United,” Kone said.
“When I was presented with the offer, I was on cloud nine. You can’t turn down Manchester United.”
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Why Sekou Kone chose Man United
Kone’s love for Manchester United started in his childhood. Now, he’s determined to prove himself.
He draws inspiration from how the club has nurtured young talents like Rashford and Ronaldo.
With a focus on hard work, Kone believes he can seize his opportunity when it comes.
Despite offers from Liverpool and Wolves, Kone’s heart was set on Old Trafford. He acknowledges the high expectations and challenges but remains optimistic about his future.
“It’s a demanding club,” Kone said. “But I’m not worried at all. I just need to work really hard and grab my chance.”
Kone has already made two appearances for United’s under-21 team. He hopes to break into the first team under new head coach Ruben Amorim soon.
