Trabzonspor star Yusuf Yazici has been named in the UEFA ’50 for the future: UEFA.com’s ones to watch for 2018/19′ list.
The Yazici entry was as follows.
The 21-year-old made last years list as well.
The Turkish international was picked out 50 young players who UEFA determined are worth keeping a close eye on in 2018.
UEFA wrote the following about Yazici: “Trabzonspor coach Rıza Çalımbay has touted the attacking midfielder’s potential and self-belief; Yazıcı has played all 17 Süper Lig games this season.”
Yazici has attracted interest from across Europe after excelling at Trabzonspor over the past two seasons.
The Haberturk newspaper recently reported that Trabzonspor snubbed an £11.6m bid from Manchester United and made it clear they will only sell next summer.
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Despite the report, Yazici has not completely ruled out leaving the Black Sea based outfit.
Yazici said: “I am honored by the offers, it is great to know you are wanted but I don’t want to say whether I will leave or not nobody knows yet but we will find out soon.”
Turkish-Football recently reported that Tottenham have also been keeping close tabs on the rising star.
Yazici provided five assists and scored 10 times in 33 Super Lig appearances over the 2017-18 campaign.
