Manchester United fans are marvelling at centre-back Axel Tuanzebe's ripped physique as he prepares for his return to the club this summer.
The England youth international will return to the club this summer following two unsuccessful loan spells at Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Serie A side Napoli.
He is one of a number of players who will likely be fighting for their place at the club this summer as Erik ten Hag seeks to overhaul his United squad, with Eric Bailly and Anthony Martial already deemed surplus to requirements.
Tuanzebe is another of United's academy graduates, but has failed to impose himself under any of the the club's managers in recent years.
Having only played 37 senior games for the Red Devils since 2017 the centre-back has spent several spells on loan at Aston Villa, playing 46 times for the club across three spells.
Tuanzebe played only nine Premier League games for the Villains in his most recent spell, which ended in January, with the player struggling to stake a claim to a starting spot under Steven Gerrard before joining Napoli.
And with the chance to impress United's new man at the helm, Tuanzebe has clearly been putting in time at the gym in an attempt to showcase his dedication and willingness to impress heading into a new era at Old Trafford.
The photo first came to light after the 24-year-old posted it on his Instagram account, and fans quickly made their comments on Twitter.
One fan expressed a hope that the player's improved physical condition might translate to a better technical ability, with United needing greater defensive stability next season.
The Manchester Evening News has also compared the defender's transformation to that of Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who infamously packed on the muscle in a short space of time in 2021.
In 2019 Tuanzebe became the youngest player since Norman Whiteside to captain the side, doing so in a Carabao Cup clash against Rochdale, before making his Champions League debut in 2020.
The defender pulled of a remarkable display in keeping PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe quiet, and it is this sort of performance that United fans and officials alike will hope the Tuanzebe can bring this summer.
Tanbdilost
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Let him go. Axel Tuanzebes, Erick belly, Phil John's, Anthony marshal, Wanbissaka,
hiokmopry
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Physique??? This is not a body building competition??? Is football remember???
Copabcdekm
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he is better player then lindelof and magurie combined.
KRIZ7
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does Adama play wrestling , you ask stupid question
Do you drink? Because you deserve a cold beer 🍺
Ciucdnsty
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I also remember him marking Neymar at old Trafford bigtime
Ciucdnsty
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Is Tuanzebe he going into wrestling
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does Adama play wrestling , you ask stupid question
AlviNashys
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Tuanzebe us better than Maguire
AlhajiArsenal
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Dude this body play football it is your smartness and intelligent that does
just being Sam
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It’s not all about the Physique….The questions is Dies he has Brains 🧠???
MDAshiq
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he is better then maguire
Roobs67
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Physique not important! You need to be faster than before.
Davidoutd
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we don't need him sorry 🙌
Fettyboychico
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he did good but we literally played with a back 5 i think it was and parked the bus we need to see him keep a high line
even with the back 5 maguire can do nothing, , tuanzebe to me is good he just need more playing time to gain confidence
Keney_G
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This boy is far better than maguire. Racist ole just didn't give him and Bailey a fair chance to prove their worth.
Olè is racist but he played Greenwood, Fred, Rashford, Bissaka and the like and even brought in Sancho.
tukcdstuy
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He has nothing to impress. Sell him
he’s way better than maguire
tukcdstuy
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Maguire pro max
he is noth like maguire
kezza12603
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i remember him dealing with mbappe for 90mins
he did good but we literally played with a back 5 i think it was and parked the bus we need to see him keep a high line
tuncdkmrsy
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Maguire pro max
D-BLUNT
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Is Tuanzebe he going into wrestling
pepdilmopt
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He has nothing to impress. Sell him
that guy is fear more better than our captain
Cabacdeilr
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might as well sign body builders
MwenePuta
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He wants to be the next Adama Traore[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Tebacdilo
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] someone way no enter team in napoli and anstovila
Tebacdilo
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He bottled both Mbappe and Neymar alone on that day. And stupid ole benched him the next gameday!
you are the one stupid someone who no enter team for napoli and anstovila ode he played well in that only one game he's good get sense
MwenePuta
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That boy just needed a new coach, ruthless and understanding. Just like a player, a coach needs to understand his players
QueriisFiasi
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i remember him dealing with mbappe for 90mins
He bottled both Mbappe and Neymar alone on that day. And stupid ole benched him the next gameday!
Chidon_Sports
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His physique is nothing,the question should go this way. Can he defend against EPL technical attacking players? Defending is not all about physicality😅
QueriisFiasi
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This boy is far better than maguire. Racist ole just didn't give him and Bailey a fair chance to prove their worth.
Seubcekosy
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Good lad Axel , anyway for the record we once had this as the manager
ogggg
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erick to tuanzabe be like😂😂
SerBat
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This guy should go into UFC with this body transformation
Fettyboychico
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i remember him dealing with mbappe for 90mins
Amgnonijunior
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Is not by muscle [Crylaugh]
Simon360
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I almost forgot that we have a player called Axel
Chidon_Sports
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He has nothing to impress. Sell him
Vatdkmnryz
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even free make sure nxt season he is not arround