{"id":457639,"date":"2026-02-04T10:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/457639\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:31:12","slug":"man-utd-loanee-sekou-kone-has-already-wowed-lausanne-coaches-with-two-of-his-best-traits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/457639\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd loanee Sekou Kone has already wowed Lausanne coaches with two of his best traits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester United had a quiet deadline day, but a deal was announced for youngster Sekou Kone to go on loan.<\/p>\n

Sekou Kone is extremely highly rated<\/a> at Manchester United, but it was internally decided at Carrington that it would be best for the 20-year-old midfielder to go and gather some senior experience.<\/p>\n

It was confirmed on Tuesday morning that Kone has joined FC Lausanne-Sport<\/a>, United\u2019s sister team who compete in the Swiss Super League.<\/p>\n

Will Sekou Kone earn a Manchester United first-team chance while at Lausanne? <\/p>\n

What would he have to do in order to guarantee his place next season?<\/p>\n

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Across January, Kone was on trial at Lausanne<\/a> and the Swiss side have now secured his services on loan until the end of the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n

It seems it has not taken Kone long to make a positive impression at his new club.<\/p>\n

\"SekouPhoto by Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty ImagesLausanne coaches \u2018blown away\u2019 by Sekou Kone<\/p>\n

According to the Daily Mail<\/a>, Lausanne are \u201cover the moon\u201d to have finally completed a deal for Kone.<\/p>\n

The report adds that \u201cCoaches are understood to have been blown away by his technical level on the ball\u201d and that there is \u201ca real excitement in the building at his ball-winning ability\u201d.<\/p>\n

Prove me wrong\u2026 Sekou Kone will end up being a brilliant signing for Manchester United <\/p>\n

Agree or disagree?<\/p>\n

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United and Lausanne view Kone\u2019s loan deal as a \u201clitmus test\u201d for their new relationship, with both clubs currently tied into a multi-club model.<\/p>\n

Kone is not the first promising United star to head in their direction as Enzo Kana-Biyik is also on loan at Lausanne<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sekou Kone can fight for Man United spot<\/p>\n

Over the next four months, Kone will hopefully get regular minutes and can prove to staff back at Carrington that he is ready to play for United.<\/p>\n

Because of his ability in midfield, Kone can be an alternative to Carlos Baleba<\/a>, especially as the Brighton star has struggled for form this season.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Man Utd\u2019s \u00a31m Casemiro alternative has golden chance to step up as his replacement<\/a><\/p>\n

United are planning to overhaul their midfield department in 2026, but if Kone can impress at Lausanne, then it could end up saving Ineos millions on a high-profile midfield signing.<\/p>\n

With Casemiro\u2019s exit now confirmed, Kone will know that there are places up for grabs in the first-team squad when he returns in the summer.<\/p>\n

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