Midfielder Omari Forson became the latest Manchester United Academy youngster to graduate to the first team after coming on in their game against Wigan on Monday night.
Forson came off the bench to replace fellow youth alumni Marcus Rashford during stoppage-time in the FA Cup with the player having been involved in the club’s pre-season campaign at the start of 2023/24, coming off the bench against RC Lens for our summer friendly at Old Trafford.
Speaking to MUTV after his debut, the 18 year old said: “I think it is an honour. I have been working towards this moment for quite a long time now so I am really happy to finally get my minutes.”
Forson donned the no.62 shirt in Wigan, and was one of several Academy players on the night who were in the squad for the FA Cup tie – with defender Rhys Bennett and striker Joe Hugill, also both waiting in the wings for potential debuts, among the substitutes, too.
The next youngster to be handed a first-team debut will have the prestigious honour of becoming the 250th Academy graduate in the club’s illustrious history.
