- Emmanuel Ziro picked Manchester United over several other top European clubs.
- Tezo Ward MCA is among a number of Kenyans who have congratulated him.
- The teenager is one of the highly-rated midfielders in the world at the moment.
Kenyans from diverse backgrounds continue to express their delight on social media platforms after Manchester United announced the signing of Emmanuel Ziro.
The Premier League giants confirmed the acquisition of the highly-rated midfielder earlier this week after he reportedly picked them over a number of other top European clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea.
The teenager, who is also a Manchester United supporter, took to social media to appreciate the effort that was done by different stakeholders to help him land the deal.
“Firstly, I would like to thank my family for all their love, support and encouragement throughout the years. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a ball at my feet and enjoy the game of football.
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I now have the opportunity to continue doing that at the biggest club in the world, as well as the team I support.
I look forward to continue my journey playing for Manchester United and would like to thank everyone that has contributed to my development up until now especially crea8tive football. You guys are my family and I thank you for everything you have done for me,” he wrote.
As Ziro starts his football journey with Manchester United, there is not enough clarity concerning his citizenship.
According to our research, Ziro is a Kenyan citizen, who hails from Kilifi County, a little-known region that is located in Coastal Kenya. However, some reports say he is also an English citizen.
Therefore, he is eligible to play for Harambee Stars and England’s national football team popularly known as the Three Lions.
Tezo Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Thomas Mumba Chengo is among the residents of Kilifi, who have congratulated the youngster so far.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Emmanuel Ziro for the historical signing to Manchester United at the very tender age of 14.
Ziro, a son of Tezo and Kilifi, is a talented midfielder who attracted the attention of EPL giants, including Arsenal and Chelsea. He has made Tezo and Kilifi proud, and we have no doubt his star will shine in the entire world,” he stated.
The skillful player shaped his football skills in an academy in London before securing his move to Manchester United.
Besides Ziro, there are other talented Kenyan teenagers training in Europe and the United States at the moment as they continue to chase their goals.
Some of these ballers include Aldrine Kibet and Amos Wanjala, who schooled in Kitale and Louise Ingavi.
Emmanuel Ziro
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