According to reports, Euro, who broke into Lille’s first team as an under-18 player, showed early signs of being a special talent—similar to Lamine Yamal but in a completely different style as a central defender. Last season in Ligue 1, Euro won over 60% of his duels in 32 matches and was dribbled past fewer than 20 times, a remarkable stat for a young defender. He gained global fame after completely shutting down Kylian Mbappé in a match against Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing his abilities.

Last summer, European giants competed to sign Euro, and Real Madrid spent months trying to secure his services. Some media outlets even reported a full agreement with the Spanish club. However, Manchester United swooped in with a €62 million offer, bringing Euro to Old Trafford. He justified his choice by citing United’s stature. However, his start at United wasn’t smooth. A months-long injury disrupted his pre-season plans, and his return was slower than expected. United’s struggles in the Premier League, languishing in the lower half of the table and lacking a defined playing style, put him in a tough spot.

Despite this, as United shifted focus to the Europa League and Matthijs de Ligt’s injury opened up opportunities, Euro thrived in Rúben Amorim’s three-man defensive system. By the end of the season, he had become an exceptional defender. In the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, Euro delivered his best performance. He completely neutralized Marouane in one-on-one duels, outpaced everyone, and broke the opponent’s lines with his forward runs. In the second leg, he was outstanding, contributing an assist, 12 defensive actions, 10 successful duels, and five interceptions to secure his team’s place in the final. His performance was so dominant it seemed like he was covering the roles of multiple players.

Euro confidently embraces comparisons to Manchester United legends like Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidić, and Raphaël Varane, aiming to etch his name in the club’s history and win multiple trophies. United fans and English pundits have praised him as a defender with the potential to become one of the best of his generation. Having once rejected Real Madrid, Euro is now proving his worth at Manchester United, firmly on the path to becoming one of the game’s great defenders.