Despite being handed his senior debut by Jose Mourinho at just 16, Gomes needed a harsh reality check to reach his potential. However, Mourinho soon expressed his disappointment with Gomes' performance in a reserve match, leaving the youngster feeling humiliated in front of his team-mates. Solskjaer suggested a loan move, but Gomes felt there was no clear plan for his development at his boyhood club. They wanted me to go on loan but there wasn't really much in place. Gomes felt that after spending his entire life in United's academy, there should have been a clearer plan for his progression.

Source: Express October 06, 2024 23:51 UTC