Ayden Heaven emphasizes patience ahead of Manchester United's new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven discusses the importance of patience as the new season approaches. The 19-year-old made 18 first-team appearances last season but had fewer starts under new manager Michael Carrick. With key defenders sidelined, Heaven has featured in the team's opening pre-season games alongside Harry Maguire. He aims to secure his place in the squad while also targeting international honors with England. Heaven acknowledges the challenge of being a young player in his position, highlighting his desire to work hard and learn from his experienced teammates.
- •Ayden Heaven made 18 first-team appearances for Manchester United last season.
- •Heaven started in the opening two pre-season games in Finland and Norway.
- •Michael Carrick has fewer first-team opportunities available with injuries in defense.
- •Heaven is targeting further caps with the England Under-20 squad.
- •He aims to learn from Harry Maguire and grow into a larger role.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Patience a virtue, says Man Utd's Ayden Heaven
"Patience will be a virtue for Manchester United's young defender Ayden Heaven this season.
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