Tuanzebe: I'm definitely ready to play for Man Utd

The 21-year-old, back with the club after impressing with Aston Villa last term, believes he's ready to step up - and his manager agrees.

Axel Tuanzebe has said he’s ready to make an impact in Manchester United’s defense after an impressive display in their 1-0 victory over Inter in pre-season.

He thinks that manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s commitment to youth and his growth while on-loan in the Midlands will serve him well as he looks to play regular first-team football in England’s top-flight.

“The manager puts faith in young players and I’m ready to play that,” Tuanzebe told The National in Singapore after the game.

“I got another 60 [minutes] under my belt and I’m going to keep going.

“My season last year showed that I am a much better player than a year ago. Having a good coach to support me as a player and a person helped.

“I’m more mature, my decision making is better, my physicality, building myself in the game and being a senior player.

“I’m ready to play for Manchester United – definitely”

Tuanzebe lined up alongside United new boy Aaron Wan-Bissaka in Saturday’s game and has been impressed with the former Crystal Palace man.

Wan-Bissaka joined United in a £50 million ($63m) move in June, and Tuanzebe revealed he has already received a nickname from his new team-mates.

“You can see why we paid so much money for him,” Tuanzebe continued.

“He’s a great defender with great feet.

“He’s been solid, he’s been made welcome. He’s quiet but we’ll get him out of his shell.

“We call him ‘The Spider’ because nobody can get past him.”