Manchester United youngster set to join League One side on loan

Charlie Savage is set to join League One side Forest Green on loan for the rest of the season.

Son of ex-footballer and now famed commentator Robbie Savage, Charlie Savage has played a big part in Manchester United‘s recent academy success.

He has captained the U21 side on multiple occasions this season, impressing the first-team coaching staff as well on multiple occasions.

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He played his part during United’s 2022 pre-season tour, impressing alongside friend and fellow academy player Zidane Iqbal, and he has now chosen to go out on loan to League One for the rest of the season, according to the Mail.

Forest Green, who are currently fighting a relegation battle in England’s third tier, will provide Savage with the opportunity to graduate towards more senior football, with the lower leagues of England proving to be a successful and previously trodden path for some of the Premier League regulars, such as Dean Henderson and Harry Kane.

Savage has only made one competitive appearance for United so far, in December 2021, against Young Boys in the Europa League, but this move could prove to be a vital stepping stone if he wants to break through the ranks in Erik ten Hag’s side.