The 18-year old whom with which Manchester United were so impressed that they paid £25 million for him — a fee that could reach £40 million including bonuses. United fought hard for the young talent's signature, as many eyes from other Serie A clubs were keen on him. Because some of his footballing idols — and one player in particular — were at United. Former AC Milan goalkeeper Giovanni Galli, who secured a trial for Amad at Atalanta, has even hailed the 18-year-old as a future Ballon d’Or contender. Only with experience can Amad develop to his full potential, perhaps even living up to Galli's predictions.

Source: Metro June 25, 2021 16:52 UTC