Reports suggest that Filip Mesar, a young footballer at Manchester United, may be loaned out to a club in Europe in order to gain much-needed experience and playing time. The 18-year-old goalkeeper has been a regular fixture in the Under-18 and Under-23 teams at United, but has yet to make an appearance for the first team.
Mesar hails from Croatia, where he played for Dinamo Zagreb’s youth system before being scouted by United in 2020. He joined the club’s academy and has been highly rated by coaches, but with limited opportunities at the first team level, the idea of a loan move has been discussed.
The purpose of loaning out young players like Mesar is to give them regular playing time and exposure to high-level competition, which can aid in their development and improve their chances of breaking into the first team in the future. It is a common practice in football, particularly among top clubs with strong youth academies.
Mesar is considered a promising talent, with good reflexes, handling and communication skills. He has also shown a willingness to improve and learn from more experienced goalkeepers in the United setup, such as David de Gea and Dean Henderson.
The loan move would also benefit the club that takes Mesar on, as they would be getting a talented young goalkeeper with potential, who has been trained at one of the best academies in the world. A successful loan spell could lead to a permanent transfer in the future, should the player develop into a top-level talent.
Mesar’s representatives are said to be in discussions with several clubs in Europe about a potential loan move, with the final decision resting with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his coaching staff at United.
If Mesar does make the move to Europe, fans of United will be keeping a close eye on his progress, hoping that he can fulfill his potential and one day represent the club at the highest level.
