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Man Utd React to Arsenal Academy Raid by Signing Man City Wonderkid
The 17-year-old midfielder joins United’s academy as the club responds to recent youth departures and adds another local prospect.
- On Thursday, Manchester United signed 17-year-old midfielder Karim Cassim from Manchester City after receiving Premier League approval, photographing the player at Old Trafford alongside head of the academy Stephen Torpey.
- Brexit-Related recruitment restrictions have limited United to United Kingdom-based searches, prompting the club to proactively acquire talented prospects from neighboring teams to replenish their academy ranks.
- Capped by England's Under-17s, the midfielder won the FA Youth Cup with City, with his transfer inadvertently revealed during MUTV's coverage of an Under-18s match against Charlton in August.
- Strengthening the squad further, United has secured midfielder David Eze from City and awaits Premier League ratification to finalize the acquisition of Liverpool youngster Isaac Konde.
- Cassim will continue his development at Carrington to bolster the club's long-term youth squad prospects, addressing the recent loss of 15-year-old talent JJ Gabriel.
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The Independent (US)Man United sign FA Youth Cup winner Karim Cassim from rivals Man City
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Man United sign 16-year old youngster Cassim
Manchester United have officially welcomed 16-year-old midfielder Karim Cassim to the club, with the academy signing from rivals Manchester City now settling into his new surroundings at Carrington. The England Under-17 international, who arrived in a July 2026 deal as part of United’s aggressive youth recruitment drive, was greeted with a heartfelt post from the club’s official account featuring the Yemeni flag in recognition of his heritage. R…
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