Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is the most exciting talent in world football at the moment, performing at a ridiculously high level at just 17.
Yamal, instrumental in Spain’s triumph at Euro 2024 and currently excelling with Copa del Rey champions and La Liga frontrunners Barcelona, is regarded as a generational talent.
Meanwhile, Manchester United may have their own promising Spanish player in 18-year-old Victor Musa, who has been making waves in their Under-18 team, recently scoring six goals in a single half during a 13-1 victory over Leeds United.
Musa, a left-footed forward, joined United from Bradford City three years ago and has represented both Spain and England at the youth level.
Although born in northern Spain, he is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents, but Spain is eager for him to choose to represent them.
“A new young talent could slip away from Spain, just as Alejandro Garnacho did in his time. And once again, this time, the option lies with Manchester United,” writes Juan Lopesino for AS.
“Many consider him to be the Lamine Yamal of United, and that’s why the RFEF wants to do the same work they did with the current Barca star.”
Musa remains significantly behind Yamal, as the winger has accumulated over 100 appearances for Barcelona’s first team, while the United prodigy is yet to make his senior debut.
However, his impressive goal-scoring record with United’s youth teams has generated enthusiasm among fans, potentially leading to a competitive three-way contest for his international prospects.
What are Victor Musa’s stats?
Musa is one of the leading talents at United and he has 16 goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season. His versatility means he is able to play in a number of positions in the forward line.
What is the latest on Victor Musa’s future?
Musa has yet to determine his international playing allegiance; in 2021, he represented Spain’s U16 team against the Czech Republic before subsequently playing for England a month later.
At the club level, a report from AS indicates that Athletic Club, United’s opponents in the Europa League semi-finals, have been monitoring him since 2023 and are confident he would seamlessly integrate into their philosophy.
Nevertheless, it seems that Musa is focused on establishing himself at United, aspiring to emulate the success of Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Chido Obi-Martin, and others.
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