Manchester United: The incredible Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been a great success according to one of his coaches at Crystal Palace

Manchester United's new addition, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, has come out of nowhere to become one of the stars of the future according to one of his former coaches.

Scott Guyett, Head of Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning at Crystal Palace, was thrilled to see the opportunity to join United, while he was disappointed, despite the defender's disappointment after the defender's departure from Selhurst Park .

The 21-year-old signed for £ 50 million ($ 63 million) while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had decided to inject some dynamism and quality into his back line, but Guyett admits that this n & # 39; It is not a decision that he initially envisioned.

"I did not work directly with Aaron until he came to train with the first team a few seasons ago and if you had told me there was five years ago that guy would move to Manchester United for 50 million to 21 years old, I would have laughed, he said.

"But Aaron behaved very well from the first team and took everything in his stride.

"He's an incredible athlete – it's obvious from his arrival to train with the first team – and this is the only player I've seen who can always beat Wilfried Zaha consistently.

"He's fast, I would not say lightning, but he's also very powerful, agile and has exceptional timing."

The emergence of England's Under-21 international born in Croydon was one of the highlights of a mixed season for Palace, as Roy Hodgson's team fought for 12th place .

Having played seven games in all competitions the previous year, he missed just three Premier League games and four badists as Palace recorded the second best defensive record in the bottom half of the table.

Guyett continued, "Some of the things he would have done during his training – what people do not see – you shake your head and you say," How did he manage to do this tackle? "

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"It could not have happened to a nicer child, because Aaron is a really genuine and dedicated boy. What an opportunity for him. "

Wan-Bissaka joined his teammates for the first time, joining them for United's pre-season tour of Australia, Singapore and China.

Midfielder Paul Pogba also traveled despite growing doubts about his future at the club. Real Madrid and the former Juventus club have been closely linked to an important movement for the Frenchman.