After just two substitute appearances in Manchester United colours, the club's decision to sign Ayden Heaven from Arsenal in the January transfer window is already looking like a wise one. United swooped for the 18-year-old in the latter stages of the mid-season window after agreeing an undisclosed compensation package with the Gunners. Despite only racking up 10 minutes worth of senior football at the Emirates Stadium, United signed Heaven for the first-team.
His cameos against Fulham and his former club have quickly proven why. After making his United debut via the bench against the Cottagers in the FA Cup a little over a week ago, the centre-back was tasked with coming on against the Gunners on Sunday, replacing Leny Yoro at half-time. The Frenchman had required treatment in the first half and was unable to continue.
Despite never previously playing in the Premier League, the youngster immediately looked comfortable on the left of United's back-three. Described as possibly being "too relaxed" by United head coach Ruben Amorim , Heaven did not look out of place on his Premier League bow. He was calm in possession and solid defensively.
Amorim said: "Ayden is so relaxed, he seems so relaxed that sometimes he is too relaxed! But I think we have a player there. So now we have to control, to tell him that it was just a game etc. etc.
" Indeed it was just one game, meaning United will have to ensure he does not get too far ahead of himself. His next target has to be secure his fi.
