Man Utd accept defeat in Man City transfer race with Chelsea owners benefitting

Manchester United’s interest in Tyrese Noubissie, the France U16 captain, is set to be ended by his decision to leave Manchester City for a professional deal at Strasbourg

France youngster Tyrese Noubissie is set to snub interest from Manchester United to sign his first professional contract with Strasbourg having spent two seasons in Manchester City’s academy.

The midfielder, who captains Les Bleus’ Under-16 side, has had approaches from a host of top teams across Europe – including United, Ajax and Bayer Leverkusen.

But he is set to plump for Strasbourg, as first reported by L’Equipe, because the path to senior action appears clearer at the club owned by Chelsea’s BlueCo.

Noubissie arrived at City in the summer of 2023 after the club stumped up approximately £850,000 to sign him from Leicester. He has continued to develop since then but confirmed earlier this week that he would be leaving the Etihad.

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“After an incredible two years filled with hard work and dedication, It’s time for me to turn a page and face a new challenge,” he said.

“Wearing the Manchester City badge was an honour and I appreciate everything that the club has done for me. It has allowed me to grow not just as a footballer but also as a person. I want to give a big thank you to all of my coaches and staff that have helped me have the best experience possible.

“Also a huge thank you to all my teammates for the past two years, managing to be the first age group to win the KDB cup is something I’m incredibly proud to have achieved with you.

“I leave this club with nothing but respect and gratitude. Manchester City will always be part of me. Thank you.”

Strasbourg will play in the UEFA Conference League this season after Liam Rosenior guided a young team to seventh in Ligue 1 – although they were only three points off the Champions League places having lost their final two fixtures of the season.

Despite that on pitch success, many of the club’s fans have been unhappy with the ownership of BlueCo amid fears that they will effectively become a feeder club for

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