With 13 appearances for Manchester United’s U21s to his name, Sekou Kone has received a call-up to play in a prestigious international tournament for players under the age of 20.
Ruben Amorim has given opportunities to several youngsters since becoming Manchester United’s head coach.
The three United academy players to make their debuts under Amorim include Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass.
That list could grow this weekend when United take on Aston Villa in the final Premier League game of the season with nothing to play for. It could allow Amorim to give more debuts to more prospects.
One player in contention for a debut soon is Sekou Kone. The defensive midfielder joined the club last summer and has featured on the bench in three Premier League games under Amorim.
Whether that will lead to a debut against Aston Villa on Sunday remains to be seen.
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Sekou Kone earns international call-up
Kone’s progress at United has not gone unnoticed.
The Manchester United youngster will gain valuable experience when he represents Mali at the Maurice Revello Tournament this summer.
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The major youth tournament in France was previously known as the Toulon Tournament. It brings eight nations together to compete for a trophy.
The Maurice Revello Tournament was won by Ukraine last year.
Mali will take on Panama on 3 June, before facing France three days later and finishing their group schedule with a tie against Saudi Arabia on 9 June. Kone will get the chance to impress on the international stage, and it could lead to a call-up to the senior team.
Other countries involved are Congo, Denmark, Japan and Mexico.
Manchester United players who featured in Maurice Revello Tournament
Kone joins a long list of United players who featured in the Maurice Revello Tournament.
Antony won it with Brazil in 2019 and Alejandro Garnacho earned the title ‘Revelation of the Tournament’ in 2022.
Bruno Fernandes also played for Portugal in 2014, during his time at Udinese in Serie A.
More former Reds to have participated over the years include: