Crystal Palace staff member: I'd have laughed about Wan-Bissaka move to Man Utd

Football
8 Jul 2019 • 6:00 AM MYT
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A member of Crystal Palace's staff has spoken of his surprise of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's move to Manchester United.

The 21-year-old was signed for 50 million as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to rebuild his squad with young and hungry players.

But Scott Guyett, Head of Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning at Palace, admits he didn't see the move coming.

"I didn't work directly with Aaron until he came to train with the first team a couple of seasons ago and if you'd told me five years ago that this guy would move to Manchester United for 50m at the age of 21, I'd have laughed," he said.

"But Aaron did so well as soon as he came into the first team and took everything in his stride.

"He's an incredible athlete - that was apparent as soon as he came to train with the first team - and was the only player I'd seen who could consistently beat Wilfried Zaha in a one-on-one.

"He's quick, I wouldn't say lightning, but is also very powerful, agile and has exceptional timing."