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I learned so much at Man United but had to leave for my career - now I am taking on Europe's best

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Leaving Manchester United is never an easy decision. The lure of Old Trafford, the history of the club and the possibility of what might come all offer the hope that ambition can be realised, particularly for young players.

United promote from within as much as any other club in world football and regardless of whether the first team breakthrough comes in Manchester or elsewhere, the academy remains the perfect breeding ground.

For Maxi Oyedele, he took the decision to depart in the summer at 19 and take a leap of faith across Europe. The teenager swapped England for Poland and within a matter of months has been reaping the rewards. ALSO READ: I cut my teeth at Man United - now I am targeting World Cup glory with USMNT and Mauricio Pochettino ALSO READ: United reach agreement over three players with Ratcliffe-owned FC Lausanne-Sport He joined Legia Warsaw and is getting senior experience both domestically and in Europe.

His form and potential has earned him a call-up to the Polish national side with Salford-born Oyedele qualifying thanks to his Polish mother.

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