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Willy Kambwala is proud of his senior breakthrough at Manchester United this season.

The French defender made his United debut earlier this term.

Kambwala joined United in 2021 from Sochaux and told the United Review: "The dream was about Man United. And that's it. No other club.

"Even England, I wasn't thinking about England. I was just thinking about Man United. I don't know why but, since as far back as I can remember, it was just Man United.

"I couldn't watch [that much] football but it was Man United, Man United all the time.

"That's the dream I had. So, to be here, was just so special to me because it was the thing I wanted."

On the Boxing Day win against Aston Villa, he continued: "I think it's the best experience I've had in football. I know I started against West Ham but playing at Old Trafford is something else.

"To be able to be on the pitch that day, what a game!

"I was so excited, just to see how everyone was fighting for both teams," he continued. "I was on the bench and I just wanted to play. When the manager called me and said: 'You need to be ready"... wow! I was just so excited, I can't explain!

"Coming on, winning 3-2, touching the ball - it's important to touch the ball - and sharing the victory, because it was my first win, it was just amazing.

"People were singing, I could feel the pitch shaking! I was just so excited to be there! Like you say, it was my dream to be playing there for Man United at Old Trafford. I think every kid dreams about that. So, to be able to do it, it's just amazing. I'm talking about it like I'm a kid, like I'm still 13 years old!"

This article first appeared on Tribal Football and was syndicated with permission.

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