Man United, City in transfer battle for Burkina Faso teen sensation Mohamed Zongo

Man United, City in transfer battle for Burkina Faso teen sensation Mohamed Zongo

Two English Premier League giants, Manchester City and Manchester United, are reportedly locked in a transfer battle to sign rising Burkina Faso star Mohamed Zongo, following his standout performances at the U17 World Cup.

The 15-year-old attacking midfielder burst into global prominence during the tournament, finishing with two goals, three assists, and multiple man-of-the-match displays that placed him among the competition’s breakout talents.

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His decisive strike in Burkina Faso’s 1-0 win over Germany further cemented his growing reputation.

According to Africafoot, both Manchester clubs have held discussions with Académie Tenakourou, Zongo’s current academy, as recently as Friday, joining Villarreal and Anderlecht in pursuing the highly rated youngster.

Zongo’s performances in Qatar captured the attention of scouts across Europe, with his creativity, technical skill, and confidence marking him out as one of Africa’s brightest emerging prospects.

Talks remain ongoing, with Manchester United and Manchester City understood to be closely monitoring the situation as competition for the teenage prodigy intensifies.

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