Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made an optimistic assessment of Ayden Heaven’s potential following the 18-year-old’s standout Premier League debut against Arsenal, as reported by Metro.
Heaven, who made the switch from Arsenal’s youth academy to Manchester United in January, was called upon sooner than anticipated due to an injury to Leny Yoro. Despite the pressure of facing his former club, Heaven delivered a solid performance, demonstrating composure on the ball and strong defensive awareness.
Amorim was clearly impressed with Heaven’s performance and suggested the young defender has a promising future ahead. “I think he did really well,” Amorim remarked in his post-match press conference. “He’s very comfortable with the ball, so calm, very aggressive, and I believe we have a very good player on our hands.”
The praise from Amorim extended beyond Heaven’s on-field display. The manager also highlighted the young defender’s attitude and work ethic, adding, “He is very eager to learn and improve. He has a fantastic mentality, and I believe he has all the qualities to become a top player.”
Heaven’s encouraging debut offers a much-needed boost for Manchester United, who have been struggling with injuries and inconsistency in recent weeks. Amorim may have found a promising solution to his team’s defensive challenges.
