Manchester United have secured the services of 18-year-old French forward Enzo Kana-Biyik, a highly rated talent from Le Havre AC’s academy, as the Red Devils continue their strategic summer recruitment drive. The club confirmed the signing on Thursday, July 11, with the youngster immediately heading out on loan to Swiss top-flight side Lausanne-Sport.
Kana-Biyik, who scored 9 goals in 18 appearances for Le Havre’s U-19 side last season, was included in the senior team matchday squad twice, signaling his growing reputation within the French football system. Manchester United scouts have been monitoring his development closely over the past year, identifying him as a future asset with raw attacking flair and intelligence in front of goal.
Though he will not feature in the Premier League this season, the decision to send him on loan to Lausanne-Sport is a calculated move to accelerate his exposure to senior football in a competitive European environment. United sources describe the loan as “development-focused” with a pathway for integration into the first team within the next two seasons.
The player has Cameroonian roots, and his father, Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, was a renowned international defender. Enzo’s move to United signifies not just a fresh chapter in his career, but a potential future star arrival in English football. He becomes the second French youth prospect signed by the club in the last six months.
This signing follows Manchester United’s ongoing summer rebuild under new manager Ruben Amorim, who is targeting a youthful and dynamic squad to challenge across competitions. The club is expected to complete more incoming deals before the end of July as part of a broader long-term project.
United fans have welcomed the news with optimism, viewing Kana-Biyik as another “hidden gem” akin to the club’s tradition of developing breakout stars. Lausanne-Sport also expressed excitement, calling the loan deal “a major gain” for their attack this season.
