A look at how former Manchester United prospect Shola Shoretire is faring.
Shola Shoretire became one of Manchester United’s youngest ever players when he made his debut for the club in February 2021.
Shoretire went on to make five total appearances for United’s first team before leaving the Red Devils on a permanent basis in 2024.
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The talented youngster opted for a move abroad, signing with Greek side PAOK.
He had a brief reunion with United in the Europa League last season, but he struggled to hold down a starting spot.
Shoretire joined a new club in the summer, making a switch to PEC Zwolle.
Photo by Kevin Senders/Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesShola Shoretire on loan
Shola Shoretire is still under contract to PAOK and made the switch from Greece to the Netherlands during the summer.
He signed with Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle, who have endured a tricky start to the season, ranking 15th in the table after 10 games.
Shoretire has played in seven of those matches, but his best game for the club came in the KNVB Cup as Zwolle took on lower division side Helmond.
He scored his first goal in a 4-1 win, and posted on Instagram to celebrate the positive step forward.
Shoretire wrote: “Just the start!! First @peczwolle goal & more steps fwd.”
Shola Shoretire is rebuilding
As one of Manchester United’s top prospects during his time at the club, Shoretire has not hit the heights that were envisioned.
During his early years in United’s academy, Bayern Munich and Barcelona were among the foreign clubs claimed to be interested in his signature.
The former England under-19 international is aiming to use this year as one to rebuild, where he can get regular football under his belt, and scoring his first goal is a step in the right direction.
This weekend the 21-year-old will hope to have secured his spot in the starting line-up for Zwolle’s trip to Heracles.
Shoretire can take inspiration from former United academy prospect Angel Gomes, who also took an odd route to prominence, earning a call up to the England squad in 2024, and now representing Marseille.