When Could Manchester United’s New Signings Make Their Debuts? Latest Predictions

Manchester United supporters won’t have to wait much longer to see the club’s newest additions in action. Here’s the latest on when each summer signing could make their first appearance in a United shirt.

Andrey Santos

Andrey Santos is the most likely of the new arrivals to feature first. The Brazilian midfielder has been named in United’s 25-man squad for today’s pre-season fixture against Wrexham after spending the past few days training with the first team at Carrington.

Having not been involved with Brazil at the World Cup, Santos was available to join pre-season preparations immediately. With Michael Carrick currently short of midfield options, the youngster is expected to get valuable minutes.

His versatility means he could be used as a holding midfielder, a box-to-box No. 8, or even in a more advanced attacking midfield role.

Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans is unlikely to feature just yet. After completing his move to Manchester United, the Belgian international began his post-World Cup holiday following Belgium’s exit from the tournament.

Current player welfare guidelines recommend several weeks of uninterrupted rest after a major international competition, meaning United are expected to ease him back into action.

If everything goes according to plan, Tielemans could make his unofficial debut during the August fixtures, with games against Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United or AC Milan all possible options depending on his fitness and training schedule.

Karl Darlow

Goalkeeper Karl Darlow will also have to wait before making his first appearance for the Reds.

The experienced shot-stopper was left out of the travelling squad for the Wrexham match as he continues recovering from a minor procedure carried out at the end of last season.

Should his rehabilitation continue smoothly, Darlow could return in time for the friendly against Rosenborg. If additional recovery time is required, a debut against Atlético Madrid later in pre-season remains another realistic possibility.

With several exciting new faces arriving at Old Trafford, Manchester United fans will be eagerly watching pre-season as Michael Carrick begins integrating his latest signings into the squad ahead of the new campaign.