Manchester United completes academy signings of David Eze and Manuel Appiah Boakye

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Manchester United completes academy signings of David Eze and Manuel Appiah Boakye
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Manchester United has bolstered its youth ranks with two additions to the club's academy. The Premier League has ratified the transfer of 16-year-old defensive midfielder David Eze, who moves to Old Trafford from the Manchester City academy. Following an investigation period, Eze is now officially registered with United. Additionally, the club has secured under-15 midfielder Manuel Appiah Boakye from Leicester City. These acquisitions follow a summer period in which United focused heavily on restructuring its first-team midfield options. The club continues to evaluate further opportunities to improve its talent pipeline at the youth level.

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  • David Eze moved from the Manchester City academy to Manchester United.
  • The Premier League completed the ratification process for David Eze.
  • Manchester United signed under-15 midfielder Manuel Appiah Boakye from Leicester City.
  • The club remains active in pursuing further additions for its academy squads.
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  • 5:35 AMYahoo SportsUnited complete two academy signings, including teenage midfielder from Leicester City
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8Manchester United revamped their midfield during the recently concluded summer transfer window.The Red Devils reportedly spent £148 million, excluding add-ons, to bring in three first-team midfielde...

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