Hannibal Mejbri has already told Erik ten Hag what he wants at Manchester United next season

Hannibal Mejbri made more appearances for Tunisia's national team than for Manchester United's first-team last season.

That's unlikely to happen again next term. Ralf Rangnick promoted Hannibal to first-team training and the youngster seemed to seize that opportunity with both hands. The senior professionals that have played with Hannibal have all been impressed.

Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic are among the players that have predicted Hannibal is set for a long and prosperous career. The 19-year-old has captured imaginations behind the scenes at Carrington, but he's yet to really be handed the chance to prove himself to supporters. Hannibal made just two appearances for United's first-team last season, playing a total of just 68 minutes.

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Hannibal made a cameo against Liverpool and he started against Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign. Hannibal played the last 10 minutes of the 4-0 defeat at Anfield and he received a yellow card for a strong challenge on Jordan Henderson.

Although Hannibal was only on the pitch for the closing stages, he displayed more desire and commitment in that showing than his teammates much his senior had all game. Hannibal fought for the shirt, and Gary Neville and Bryan Robson lauded the cameo.

Hannibal hoped last season was his opportunity to break through to the first-team but circumstance worked against him. The player was injured at the start of the campaign, which halted his momentum, and that was before he received a call from Tunisia.

The midfielder might have been shaped in Paris, where he spent the majority of his youth, but he has Tunisia in his blood. The national side wanted Hannibal to