Manchester United’s newly signed U-17 talent was recently seen joining first-team training ahead of their upcoming clash with Chelsea, marking a potential early opportunity for him to showcase his skills. Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has a unique chance to influence and develop the young player’s integration into the squad, potentially making a lasting impact on the starlet’s career trajectory.

While the anticipation around Ruben Amorim’s potential arrival as Manchester United’s next manager continues, the team remains focused on their upcoming game against Chelsea.

Wednesday marked the start of the four-game Ruud van Nistelrooy era, beginning with a dominant 5-2 victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Following the trend set by interim managers like Michael Carrick, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Ryan Giggs, Van Nistelrooy has had a promising start, reviving a positive atmosphere at the club.

Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes both netted braces, and Alejandro Garnacho also scored, impressing fans yet again. The Carabao Cup fourth-round game also saw young prospect Jayce Fitzgerald on the bench, signaling potential future involvement with the first team.

Now, in preparation for Sunday’s Chelsea match, Van Nistelrooy has included Fitzgerald in first-team training. The young midfielder was spotted in training footage, wearing the No. 75 kit alongside other academy hopefuls Ethan Wheatley, Harry Amass, and Jack Fletcher.

With his eye for talent, Van Nistelrooy could play a pivotal role in Fitzgerald’s development, possibly helping him become Manchester United’s 252nd academy graduate. The talented Fitzgerald, whose playstyle draws comparisons to Sergio Busquets, could also capture Amorim’s attention as a future option in midfield.