Gomes on life abroad, England and the 'weight' of the Man Utd shirt
Summary
Angel Gomes, a soccer player, started his career at Manchester United but moved to French club Lille in 2020. After making a few appearances in England, he is now set to join Marseille. In an interview, Gomes talked about his upbringing at Manchester United and the impact of the club's culture and policies on young players.Key Facts
- Angel Gomes joined Manchester United's youth academy at age six.
- He became the youngest player since 1953 to play for Manchester United when he debuted at 16 years old.
- Gomes played only five times in the Premier League before leaving the club.
- He transferred to French team Lille in 2020 and recently agreed to join Marseille.
- Manchester United's academy had a 'black boot policy' that banned colorful boots to emphasize uniformity.
- Gomes grew up around accomplished players, with his father and godfather Nani both having strong football backgrounds.
- He trained with well-known players like Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick as a teenager.
- Gomes has expressed frustration at claims that his England appearances are due to family connections.
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