Manchester United’s defender Raphael Varane has expressed confidence in his club teammate Willy Kambwala, foreseeing a promising trajectory for the young talent.
Acknowledged as one of the premier defenders in modern football, Varane believes that fellow Frenchman Kambwala possesses the potential to leave a significant imprint on the first team.
Under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United has witnessed a surge of young players from the academy ascending to the senior ranks. Notably, Kobbie Mainoo has secured consistent playing time this season, while Alejandro Garnacho has emerged as a standout performer for the Red Devils.
Kambwala appears poised to follow suit as the next prospect to transition into a pivotal role within the senior squad. Despite his youth, the 19-year-old has earned opportunities in both the FA Cup and Premier League this season.
With four appearances under his belt already, including a notable Premier League start against West Ham United in December, Kambwala has demonstrated promise, even in the face of Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat.
Varane has showered praise on his young compatriot, emphasizing his belief in Kambwala’s potential for growth. The French World Cup winner conveyed his sentiments, as quoted by Express Sport:
“He is showing his qualities. I think he will play more matches in the future and continue to improve. He is very young, but he is showing his qualities, and we trust him. He has a great future.”
Since joining Manchester United from Sochaux at the age of 16 in 2020, Kambwala has displayed prowess within the club’s youth ranks. With four appearances already this season, the burgeoning talent exhibits promise as a poised and skillful ball-playing defender in the making.
