Amad Diallo

Who is Amad Diallo?

Amad Diallo is a 19-year-old Ivorian professional football player who currently plays as a right winger for Manchester United. He was born on July 11, 2002, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and began his youth career at Boca Barco Academy, where he honed his football skills before joining FC Atalanta's academy in 2015.

Diallo made his professional debut for Atalanta in the 2019-20 season and quickly established himself as a promising talent with his impressive performances. He caught the attention of Manchester United scouts, who signed him for £37million in January 2021, with Diallo joining the team in the winter transfer window of the same year.

What are his achievements at Manchester United so far?

Since arriving at Manchester United, Diallo has made limited appearances for the first team, mainly featuring for the reserve squad. However, he has shown glimpses of his immense talents in those games, scoring a hat-trick in his debut for the reserves against Blackburn Rovers.

Diallo made his debut for the first team in February 2021, coming on as a substitute in a Europa League game against Real Sociedad. He has since made a few more appearances for the first team, impressing with his dribbling skills and explosive pace. He is regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in world football and is expected to make a significant impact for Manchester United in the coming seasons.