Victor Lindelof – Football Scout

Man United sign Lindelof until June of 2024

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Manchester United have signed defender Victor Lindelof to a long-term contract that will keep him at the club at least until June 2024, the club announced on Wednesday.
The deal includes an option to extend the contract a further year.

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Man United’s ‘Iceman’ Lindelof: In my head I’m still a No. 10

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With David De Gea reportedly close to a new Manchester United deal, the FC crew discuss his merits for a big contract and a shot at the captaincy. SHANGHAI — In a different life, Victor Lindelof would not be The Iceman, Manchester United’s cool, calm centre-back. Instead, he would wear the No. 10, not No. 2, and would try to make goals rather than stop them.
Growing up in Vasteras, a small city in central Sweden, Lindelof was an elegant attacking midfielder. Now he is an elegant centre-back — a No. 10 trapped in a defender’s body — who has become central to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Old Trafford revolution.
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Lindelof dismisses talk of United-Barca switch

With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.
PERTH, Australia — Victor Lindelof has brushed off talk of a move to Barcelona and insisted he is happy at Manchester United.
The Swede’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, suggested on the eve of the summer tour of Australia and the Far East that the defender could be tempted by a move to Camp Nou but Lindelof, one of United’s best players last season, says he wants to stay at Old Trafford.
“I’m very, very happy to be an Manchester United player,” said Lindelof at a news conference at the WACA cricket ground.
“I’m…

Transfer Talk: Barcelona to open talks with United for Lindelof

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Manchester United’s Lindelof: I’ve changed opinions of me after poor form

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley cannot praise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enough for how well he’s man-managing players after their midweek win over Crystal Palace.
Victor Lindelof has told the Daily Mail he wasn’t affected by critics during his troubles at Manchester United and said: “It’s nice to change people’s opinions.”
Lindelof, 24, is in his second season at the club and has become a leading figure under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after struggling under Jose Mourinho.
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“When [Solskjaer] came I just wanted to show him my ability and maybe I have done that,” Lindelof said. “He has picked me and now I have rhythm. I have been waiting for this.
“When…

Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof stand tall as Man United overcome injuries to shut out Liverpool

Manchester United used all of their substitutions in the first half due to injury but were still able to fend off a toothless Liverpool side.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United survived three first-half substitutions to earn a 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stretched his unbeaten run in the Premier League to 10 games despite losing Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard before half-time.

In a game of few chances, United’s defence came out on top despite conceding the majority of possession to the league leaders.

Goalkeepers David De Gea and Alisson barely had a save to make between them,…

Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof misses training ahead of Young Boys clash

Following Man United’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace, Jose Mourinho questions the heart and desire of his players.

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Ian Darke puts Jose Mourinho’s comments about some of his young Man United stars in context as the FC crew discuss the character of young players. MANCHESTER, England — Victor Lindelof was absent from training on Monday ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Young Boys.
United can book their place in the knockout rounds with victory over the Swiss champions at Old Trafford on Tuesday but they may have to do it without Lindelof.
He limped off at the end of the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday after playing the final few minutes hampered by a muscle injury.
After missing the session at United’s Carrington…

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