Napoli have confirmed the signing of Axel Tuanzebe on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

Tuanzebe, 24, spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa and initially made seven appearances in 11 Premier League matches under Dean Smith.
But he soon fell out of favour when Smith was sacked and replaced by Steven Gerrard in November, with the new manager only affording him eight minutes of league action in his first nine games at the helm.
As a result, the United centre-back decided to cut his loan stint at Villa Park short and instead seal a six-month loan switch to Napoli.
The Italian club confirmed on Saturday that Tuanzebe will be joining them until the end of June, having been left short on defensive numbers after Kalidou Koulibaly departed to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal this month.
Luciano Spalletti will be hoping the defender can help his side, who currently sit third in the Serie A table, close the six-point gap between them and leaders Inter Milan.

They also have a crucial Europa League clash with Barcelona to come on February 17.
Tuanzebe joined United at the age of eight and went on to make his senior debut 10 years later after climbing through the club's youth ranks.
After spending two years on loan at Villa, he returned to Old Trafford from 2019-21 and racked up 19 appearances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before heading back to the West Midlands side last August.
The Congo-born star was also handed a new two-year United contract that summer which includes the option for a further 12 months.
Bibb0
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All because Gerrard doesn’t want any Utd players in his squad. Very unprofessional and will end up sucking at being a coach anyway
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Liamboss
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even if we lose 100 still clear of villa
How much your squad again nobody even wants to manage that shambles of a team
Bibb0
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Who would 😂😂😂
How many seasons did Villa get Tuanzebe on loan? Obviously your average football team wanted a United player
Huuclmrsu
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Who would 😂😂😂
even if we lose 100 still clear of villa
Liamboss
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All because Gerrard doesn’t want any Utd players in his squad. Very unprofessional and will end up sucking at being a coach anyway
Who would 😂😂😂
Bibb0
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All because Gerrard doesn’t want any Utd players in his squad. Very unprofessional and will end up sucking at being a coach anyway
GGMUSTAR
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Alex Tuanzebe Was A Regular And Performed Well During His Three Stints With The Villains (Two In The Championships And One In The EPL).., Everything Changed When Steven G Took Over At Villa Park. Is Gerrard Having His Personal Feelings Get The Better Of Him Regarding Tuanzebe In His Selection Of The Team?! Tuanzebe Is Way Better Off Playing For Other Clubs Where He Will Be Much Appreciated Based On His Performances And Not Which Club He Belongs To. [Sadtolook]
Nope Gerard said he wanted him but the guy needs to be starting and playing well
Tosabimuy
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That guy is not worth playing for united not even in first division teams
Jent01
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We must call this guy Loanman
Gunners4ever❤
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jezabdnpyz
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Alex Tuanzebe Was A Regular And Performed Well During His Three Stints With The Villains (Two In The Championships And One In The EPL).., Everything Changed When Steven G Took Over At Villa Park. Is Gerrard Having His Personal Feelings Get The Better Of Him Regarding Tuanzebe In His Selection Of The Team?! Tuanzebe Is Way Better Off Playing For Other Clubs Where He Will Be Much Appreciated Based On His Performances And Not Which Club He Belongs To. [Sadtolook]
yonkmoprsz
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This boy is better than Maguire, he should come back to utd
nuhcekouyz
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nuhcekouyz
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Ovieski
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