Who is Mateo Mejia? Manchester United youngster linked with January transfer to LaLiga giants

Manchester United forward Mateo Mejia is reportedly nearing a move to Sevilla.

The Colombia U20 international signed a new contract with United in June and was briefly involved in pre-season as part of the youthful squad that faced Wrexham in San Diego. Despite his limited first-team involvement, the attacker has excelled for the club’s Under-21s side this term, with three goals and five assists in nine Premier League 2 games.

The 20-year-old's form for United’s academy side has seemingly attracted interest from elsewhere, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla have agreed a deal to sign Mejia on a permanent basis. It is stated that United will retain a 25 per cent sell-on clause as the forward prepares to join the seven-time Europa League winners.

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Below, MEN Sport has taken quick look at some key details about the South American:

Name: Matejo Mejia

Date of birth: March 31, 2003

Birthplace: Zaragoza, Spain

Position: Forward

Career history: Mejia began his career as part of Real Zaragoza’s academy before joining United as a teenager in the summer of 2019. His time at United has been impacted by injury but he continued to rise through the ranks at the academy.

The forward made 15 league appearances for the Under-21s last season, contributing two goals and four assists. He predominantly plays on the right wing but is also able to operate as a striker.

Having technically come to the end of his contract in the summer, Mejia signed a new deal in June. His appearance against Wrexham proved to be his only