After undergoing surgery on his left foot, Leny Yoro, who signed with Manchester United this summer, sent a letter to his friends.

On July 18, the 18-year-old paid £52 million to go from Lille to Old Trafford. The following day, he made his Manchester United debut in a 2-0 victory over Rangers.

The next week, though, Yoro’s United career received a serious knock when, just 30 minutes into the USA match against Arsenal, he suffered a foot injury and the team lost 2-1.

As it happened, Yoro would ultimately require surgery.

Yoro had surgery on his left foot on Monday. Although the defender’s operation went smoothly, United stated in a statement that he would not fully recuperate for three months.

Yoro then posted a statement on social media of his own.

He wrote, “This is not the start I wanted, but that’s football.” The procedure proceeded smoothly. I appreciate all of your wonderful remarks.

“It’s time to exercise patience and get some rehab done.” See you soon, when I’m stronger.

Yoro sent this statement along with a photo of himself giving the thumbs up while lying in a hotel bed.

Additionally, he shared a photo of Jesus with the Bible passage, “You don’t understand what I am doing now, but later you will.”

United will meet Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday to begin the 2024–25 campaign.

In addition to lacking Yoro, United questions Victor Lindelof’s and Jonny Evans’ fitness to play centre back.