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Grey Whitebloom

Former Man Utd Defender Takes Legal Action Against Club Over ‘Clinical Negligence’

Axel Tuanzebe spent 18 years on Manchester United’s books before leaving the club in 2023. | IMAGO/PA Images

Ex-Manchester United academy graduate and current Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe is suing his former employers for “clinical negligence”, a report has revealed.

Tuanzebe joined United as an 8-year-old and was handed his senior debut by José Mourinho in 2017. Between multiple loan spells at Aston Villa during his formative years, the versatile defender was constantly dogged by injuries. After making just 37 senior appearances for United, Tuanzebe was released in 2023.

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