Man Utd wonderkid Omari Forson completes free transfer exit as fans hail ‘interesting move’ that ‘shows ambition’
OMARI FORSON has completed a free transfer to Italian side Monza from Manchester United.
The 19-year-old midfielder had been part of the Red Devils’ academy since January 2019 following a move from Tottenham.
Forson’s displays for the Under-21s saw Erik ten Hag reward him with four first-team appearances last season.
United were eager to retain Forson’s services, offering him a bumper new deal.
But the teenager has now decided to move on to pastures new.
On Tuesday evening, the England Under-20 international completed his move to Italy to play for AC Monzo.
Forson has penned a contract until 2028.
But given his age, United will receive compensation from Monza for the free transfer.
Pictures showed Forson posing in a Monza shirt at the club’s training ground before waving a scarf with CEO Adriano Galliani.
News of Forson’s move to Serie A raised plenty of Red Devils fans’ eyebrows, with one saying: ” I hope he becomes a star in Italy.
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“It’d be cool to see more English players succeeding overseas.”
Another said: “Bummer, I think we miss out on compensation because he left England.”
And another said: “I always think it’s good to play your football overseas.”
One remarked: “His assist against Wolves for [Kobbie] Mainoo won’t be forgotten.”
Another chimed in: “Interesting move! Shows some more ambition and bravery than finding a mid-table Championship club.
“Hope he smashes it.”
Ten Hag seemingly had plans in place to further integrate Forson into the first team next season.
When asked why he called up the youngster, the Dutchman said in February: “Because he deserves the position.
“Lately, he’s performing very well, over the last half year he’s worked very hard, showed his progression.
“And when he came on against Wolves and Newport he had some impact, for instance with the goal for Kobbie Mainoo, he had the link up and good run behind.
“That’s what we expect from him. He showed reliability and now he gets his chance, so he has to take his chance.”