New Luton signing Teden Mengi says he was “real” with himself about breaking into the Manchester United team, but that signing for the Hatters was a “no-brainer”.
The 21-year-old joins Town as their 11th signing of the summer, leaving his boyhood club for an undisclosed fee.
Mengi rose through the Red Devils’ academy system, playing at every age group for the club, playing for United’s under-21s last season.
The England youth defender made his debut for Manchester United’s first-team against LASK Linz in the Europa League in 2020, with his second and final senior appearance coming in a Champions League group-stage match against Young Boys in 2021.
In his first interview, Mengi told Luton’s website: “I’d been at Manchester United since I was six and been there all my life; I’ve seen people come and go and I was the last of my age group to leave. While it’s sad to leave United, it’s an exciting time.
“I just had to be real with myself and ask what’s going to be best for me. Stay and fight with United or go somewhere else and look for an opportunity. In the end I was honest with myself and took that option.
“Making Luton my home was a no-brainer and taking on that challenge as I’ve never lived outside of Manchester is something I’m looking forward to.
“Even before they got promoted the team were doing well. I like the way they play and with five at the back I feel I could fit in very well. After speaking to the manager, I feel as though I’ve got a good chance of making an impression here.”
