Manchester United’s record breaking former midfielder Shola Shoretire is looking likely to sign for a new European team.
After nine years at Old Trafford, the 20-year-old parted ways with United this summer, now down as a free agent at the end of his contract.
The attacking midfielder holds the record for the youngest ever player to play for United in a European competition.
Shoretire was handed his debut for the Red Devils and European opener by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the star playing Newcastle and Real Sociedad in the Europa League back in February 2021 at the age of 17 years and 23 days.
With the youngster originally showing a lot of promise, United had tried for months to renew Shoretire’s contract.
Ultimately, however, the midfielder chose to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer.
Now, Shoretire’s next club may be revealed.
Fabrizio Romano reveals Shola Shoretire next club
Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has commented on X that the young free agent has had a whole host of interest.
Clubs from England, Spain, the MLS and Saudi Arabia have looked to sign the youngster.
However, Romano reports that Shoretire has surprisingly verbally agreed to join Greek side PAOK to next season.
It’s expected that the youngster will travel to Greece next week to sign the contract, with the free agent able to start immediately.
PAOK are based in the city of Thessaloniki and won their fourth Greek championship title last season.
With the star having no club at this time, all that is needed for Shola Shoretire to start at the club is a written contract of the agreed terms.
For United’s reserve squad, Shortire scored 32 goals and grabbed 20 assists in 71 games and showed his versatility by playing on both wings, in attacking midfield, centre midfield and centre-forward.
This versatility and attacking prowess is something that PAOK will be hoping can strengthen their squad to defend their Super League 1 title this coming season after winning it last season for the first time in five years.
🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCL: Greek side PAOK have reached verbal agreement to sign former Man United talent Shola Shoretire.
Despite interest from England, Spain, MLS and Saudi clubs, Shoretire is now expected to travel & sign next week.
Shoretire, available as free agent after leaving #MUFC. pic.twitter.com/ukaq7CTI01
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2024
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