Yusuf Akcicek, a promising 19-year-old centre-back from Fenerbahce, is gaining attention from top European clubs, particularly Manchester United and Bayern Munich. After a slow start in the league, he became a key player during Fenerbahce's Europa League campaign. His performance has impressed scouts, and Manchester United appears particularly interested due to their need for young defensive talent. Jose Mourinho has commended Akcicek, noting his potential by drawing a parallel to a young Rapha Varane, though he encourages patience and caution in comparisons.
"I don't want to compare him to Rapha Varane because he has won four Champions Leagues, World Cup and won everything," the former Real Madrid boss gushed earlier this season. "But I had Rapha Varane when he was 18 and I was not wrong. And I am not wrong with this boy."
Akcicek's rise has been steep, making his top-flight debut only at the end of last season, showing consistent improvement and increasing confidence from Mourinho.
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