Renowned Manchester United Scout Opens Up On How He Scouted Ndidi
Highly-respected scout <span style="" class="notranslate">Roland Janssen, who now works for Manchester United, has opened up on how Wilfred Ndidi was acquired by Racing Genk in January 2015.<br /><br />During his scouting mission to Nigeria in September 2013, </span><span style="" class="notranslate">Janssen admitted that Ndidi was the most outstanding player on the pitch, even though he was playing against footballers far older than him. <br /><br /></span><span style="" class="notranslate">“If African players know that scouts are sitting in the stands, then they go to the limit and prove themselves. I had that feeling with Ndidi, </span><span style="" class="notranslate">” said Janssen to Het Laatste Nieuws.<br /><br /></span><span style="" class="notranslate">“He made an impression, </span><span style="" class="notranslate">calm on the ball, precise in the application, and a beautiful long ball.<br /><br /></span><span style="" class="notranslate">“Very solid for a 17 boy who took on boys five to ten years older. </span><span style="" class="notranslate">”<br /><br />Ndidi, 20, has agreed a five-year contract with Leicester City with effect from January 2017 when the transfer window opens for business. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : whoscored.com<br /></span>
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