Harry Maguire: Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven could form legendary Man Utd partnership

Yoro, 20, is a French defender who has already made more than 60 appearances for United since joining from Lille OSC in 2024 for 52 million pounds. 

The club beat competition from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to secure his signature, with the player signing a five-year contract.

Shortly after arriving, Yoro suffered a fractured foot in a pre-season match just two weeks into his United career. Since recovering, he has impressed consistently, featuring in Ruben Amorim's back-three system and maintaining his place under current manager Michael Carrick.

Heaven, 19, has also emerged as a key young option, making 17 appearances this season after joining from Arsenal in 2025. His rapid integration alongside Yoro has strengthened expectations within the club regarding their defensive future.

"Leny Yoro has all the attributes, the talent, and the potential to have whatever career he wants," Maguire told DHL Express.

"It's exceptional to see someone playing centre-back in the Premier League at his age, especially at a club like Manchester United.

"He's doing an amazing job and there is still so much more he can improve on. Hopefully, in 10 or 15 years' time, we're sitting here putting his name in that bracket of the all-time greats."

On Heaven, he added: "I've been very impressed with Ayden Heaven since he broke into the team.

"In five or six years' time, I believe he and Leny Yoro could be the central defensive partnership for this club.

"The talent is there; now it's down to them to keep working hard and pushing. They both have amazing futures ahead of them here." 

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