'I believe my potential' — Man Utd's Amad Diallo ready to rival Yamal for title of world's best

'I believe my potential' — Man Utd's Amad Diallo ready to rival Yamal for title of world's best

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:10 - 20.05.2025

Manchester United's Ivorian winger Amad Diallo believes he can become the best footballer in the world.

Amad Diallo has blossomed into one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League this season.

The 22-year-old looks set to finally fulfil the potential that made Manchester United splash €37 million for his services from Atalanta at just 18 years-old.

After a standout season, Amad believes he has the talent to become one of the very best players on the planet, but needs adequate game time.

“I need the game time to show I can play for this club,” the 22-year-old states in an interview with the Manchester Evening News.

Amad with his man of the match and match ball.
Amad Diallo netted a late equaliser for Manchester United against Liverpool (Credit: Imago)

“In the past, I was a little bit frustrated because you can understand sometimes maybe you deserve to play, and you don’t play.

“But I think now it’s because the manager believes in me. He believes in my potential. I’m trying to repay his confidence every time I’m on the pitch.

An unfortunate ankle injury, sustained in training in February, had initially appeared to have ended Amad’s season, but he has recovered to play a role for Ruben Amorim in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday.

“I believe in my potential,” Amad states. “I believe I can be one of the best in the world. I just have to give my best every game. That’s it. But I think I believe in my potential.”

Amad certainly has the requisite talent, and it remains to be seen just how far he can go.

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