Angel Gomes reflects on career after Manchester United departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Angel Gomes, once a promising prospect at Manchester United, has transitioned to a successful career after leaving the club. Gomes debuted for United at age 16, becoming the youngest player to represent the team since Duncan Edwards. Despite a strong youth career, he faced challenges breaking into the first team and could not secure a contract extension. Following his release, Gomes signed with Lille and had a notable loan at Boavista, contributing significantly in his time there. His performances in Portugal led to a more impactful role upon returning to Lille, where he experienced improvement in his second and third seasons, helping the team in the Europa Conference League play-offs.
- •Gomes debuted for Manchester United at 16 years old in 2017.
- •He struggled to secure regular first-team minutes despite early promise.
- •After a loan at Boavista, Gomes recorded six goals in 32 appearances.
- •He returned to Lille, playing a significant role in the 2022-2023 season.
- •Gomes has become a regular under head coach Paulo Fonseca.
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"In the fourth in-depth look at Manchester United wonderkids who didn't make it, we analyse the Manchester United career and beyond of Angel Gomes. After a fantastic youth career, Gomes never made the cut at Old Trafford, however, since leaving Manchester has gone on to have a solid career. At just 25, he still has …
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