Leny Yoro says he did not want to put pressure on himself

Leny Yoro has made clear that he did not want to place pressure on himself in connection with the France team. The 20-year-old defender has instead kept his focus on his development at Manchester United, where he plays at centre-back.

Yoro joined Manchester United from Lille during the 2024-25 season in a transfer valued at €62 million. His move followed a progression through Lille’s youth structure: he went from Lille’s under-17 side to its under-19 team and then to the club’s reserve side before reaching the senior team. His current market value is listed at €50 million.

The defender is eligible for both France and Côte d’Ivoire. His comments come as his profile continues to grow through his club career, but they do not add pressure to his international situation. The available information does not establish a selection, appearance or change in his status with France.

Yoro’s record also includes a knock and a foot injury. No further detail is available on the timing or effect of either problem. For now, the central point is his approach: he has chosen not to burden himself while progressing from Lille’s academy system to Manchester United and remaining connected to the France discussion.