Manchester United midfielder joins Ligue 2 side SM Caen on season-long loan

Manchester United French youngster Aliou Traore has completed a long move to Ligue 2 side Stade Malherbe Caen (SM Caen).

The 19-year-old joins immediately and will be hoping to get some valuable game-time, with needed experience as he progresses with his football career.

Traore plays in central midfield mostly or in the flanks and has immensely mesmerised in the Man United Under-23s joining in 2017 from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

He has scored four goals in 14 appearances for the Man United U23s, helping them earn promotion last season,

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— Stade Malherbe Caen (@SMCaen) August 17, 2020

Traore spoke to French press about his ambitions to one day play in senior teams more often.

"I would like to start as a pro. I think I have the baggage to do it. I hope it will be in Manchester, otherwise why not go and find playing time elsewhere. I only have one year of contract left so yes, I'm not closing the door. But if I'm leaving, it's for a professional group. I need an evolution in my progression and that goes through a professional workforce," Traore revealed to RMC Sport.

Caen were a Ligue 1 side for five years until their relegation in 2019.

?? Aliou Traoré est prêté pour la saison 2020 / 2021 par @ManUtd ?

???? Première séance avec le groupe professionnel cet après-midi. #SMCaen #TeamSMC pic.twitter.com/r17OQnja1Y — Stade Malherbe Caen (@SMCaen) August 17, 2020

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