Manchester United have proven over the past few months how the club will relentlessly target the best young talent in world football.
Chido Obi-Martin was the eye-catching name acquired by the club in a busy summer, that also saw Mali wonderkid Sekou Kone join the club.
Another name linked is Norwegian sensation Sverre Nypan, who impressed for Rosenborg against Manchester United during pre-season.
This same route is open to Plzen midfielder Jiri Panos, when Manchester United take on the Czech side in the Europa League this week.
Mihajlo Cvetkovic of Serbia in action against Jiri Maxim Panos of Czechia during the UEFA European Under-17 Championship 2023/2024 Group A match be...
Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach – Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images
A general view of the draw card of FC Viktoria Plzen during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 30, 2024 ...
Photo by Valerio Pennicino – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
Who is Jiri Panos
Jiri Panos is 17-years-old and already beginning to establish himself in a Plzen team that boasts former Derby County and Burnley striker Matej Vydra.
Panos made his debut for Plzen at 16 back in July and has continued to pick up minutes, featuring in league games and Europa League matches.
He has scored twice, netting his first professional goal in August while still 16, in Europa League qualifying against Ukrainian side Kryvbas.
While most probable he will be on the bench this week for Plzen against Manchester United, don’t be surprised if Panos sees action as a substitute and gets a chance to show the world what he is capable of.
MORE UNITED STORIES
What has been said about Jiri Janos
Miroslav Koubek told iSport that he has high hopes for Jiri Panos, and spoke about his decision to bring him into the team this summer.
He explained: “We decided on a very creative player, he has an excellent football mindset.
“Of course, my fellow coaches and I were worried about whether he would be able to handle it physically and in a fight. But when we see him in training…”
Janos has continued to earn chances, with Koubek praising both his mentality and technical talent: “I’m not worried about him. He behaves very modestly, humbly, he appreciates being here. I don’t see any signs of him flying in the clouds at all.
“He has great technique, insight, excellent body deception, keeps balls and sees the game. This is generational talent.”
Related Posts