Manchester United winger Silva Mexes secretly joins Leeds United

Manchester United academy winger Silva Mexes has seemingly confirmed his move to rivals Leeds United by posting an Instagram story of himself wearing a full Leeds kit on a matchday. The 16-year-old, who joined Manchester United from Ipswich Town in May 2024, decided against extending his stay at Old Trafford due to intense competition in the youth ranks. Leeds United has a long-term development plan for the teenager, expecting him to start with the Under-18 and Under-21 squads before progressing to senior football. He is expected to sign scholarship terms initially, then a professional contract when he turns 17 in early 2027. Leeds, coming off a 14th-place Premier League finish, views Mexes as a key part of their long-term future.

First published Aug 4, 02:51 PM UTCUpdated Jul 23, 01:44 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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