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Irish Examiner
6 hours ago
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- Irish Examiner
Tuanzebe launches legal complaint against Manchester United alleging ‘medical negligence'
Axel Tuanzebe has lodged a legal complaint against Manchester United alleging 'medical negligence', with the claim by the club's former defender relating to an injury sustained in or after July 2022. A submission entitled 'Tuanzebe v Manchester United Football Club Limited' was registered last Wednesday at the high court, with the case type described as 'Clinical Negligence – Part 7 Claim – Medical Advice'. The claim is understood to relate to an injury in his final year at the club. Tuanzebe, who joined Burnley this month on a free transfer, endured an injury-disrupted six years at United after his debut in a 4-0 FA Cup win over West Ham in January 2017, before leaving for Ipswich in the summer of 2023. The defender made only 37 United appearances, with injuries limiting his opportunities, though he also had three loans at Aston Villa and one spel at each of Napoli and Stoke. In September 2019 he became United's youngest captain since 1985 when Ole Gunnar Solskjær gave him the armband for a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Rochdale. It meant that Tuanzebe, who joined United aged eight, had captained the club at every level. When contacted by the Guardian, United declined to comment. Darren Fletcher, meanwhile, has been appointed lead coach of United's Under-18s. The Scot returned to the club in 2021, having been there as a player for 20 years, and has had roles including technical director and a coach with the first team. Jason Wilcox, United's director of football, said: 'He knows exactly what it takes to be a successful academy graduate and has played a key role in shaping the pathway for so many of our young players in recent years.' Guardian
RTÉ News
6 hours ago
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- RTÉ News
Axel Tuanzebe sues Manchester United over 'clinical negligence'
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is taking legal action against the club over alleged negligent medical advice. A submission entitled 'Tuanzebe v Manchester United Football Club' was filed at the High Court on 9 July, with official documents showing the case type as 'Clinical Negligence - Part 7 Claim - Medical Advice'. The specific injury involved has not been identified, but reports suggest the claim relates to a period from July 2022. Tuanzebe joined Burnley on a free transfer earlier this month after the expiry of his contract at Ipswich, where he had spent two seasons. The 27-year-old DR Congo international endured an injury-plagued spell at Old Trafford, having initially joined United as an eight-year-old and progressing through the ranks. He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Wigan as a 19-year-old in January 2017, having been named young player of the year in 2014-15 and reserve-team player of the year in 2016-17. However, Tuanzebe, who captained the club at every level, made only 37 first-team appearances between 2017 and 2021 and, after three loan spells at Aston Villa and further stints at Napoli and Stoke, he was allowed to leave during the summer of 2023.
Irish Independent
10 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe sues Old Trafford club for alleged medical negligence
Defender Tuanzebe, who left United in the summer of 2023, filed a legal claim with the High Court last week in relation to a period from July 2022 involving an injury he had at the time. It is considered a high-value claim, which is understood to be more than £1m. He suffered hip and foot injuries during his spell at Old Trafford and the now-27-year-old was sidelined through injury for 195 days in his final season there before being loaned to Stoke in January 2023 and then joining Ipswich as a free agent in September 2023. At the time, a statement on United's official website about his exit read: 'His departure is an emotional one for the player and many at the club who have known and helped nurture him over the years. A fine character, he leaves United universally respected as a credit to himself and his family. 'Everyone at the club would like to extend our best wishes to Axel as he embarks upon the next chapter of his career. We would also like to thank him for always representing Manchester United with class and dignity.' After two years with the Tractor Boys, where he battled more injuries but made more than 40 appearances as first-choice right-back, he joined Burnley earlier this month after their recent promotion from the Championship. Tuanzebe joined United's academy at the age of eight and captained them at every level before making his senior debut in January 2017. However, he made just 37 appearances for the first team in the following six years. He had multiple spells on loan with Aston Villa and Napoli, while his final appearance for the Red Devils came in the 2021 Europa League final loss to Villarreal, where he scored in the shootout during an 11-10 defeat on penalties. Having represented England Under-21s, he now plays for DR Congo at senior international level – winning three caps since his 2024 debut. Tuanzebe's lawyers, Simons Muirhead Burton, and Manchester United have both declined to comment on the case so far.
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Axel Tuanzebe sues Manchester United for ‘clinical negligence' — Reports
Axel Tuanzebe has decided to sue Manchester United for alleged 'clinical negligence' linked to 'medical advice' he received at the club, according to the British daily, The Telegraph. The report revealed that the centre-back, who left United two years ago when his contract expired, has lodged a legal claim at the High Court. Tuanzebe, 27, came through the youth system of United, having joined the academy at the age of eight. He rose through the ranks, leading the team at every age group, eventually making his senior team debut in an FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic in 2017. ALSO READ: Lamine Yamal faces legal trouble for hiring people with dwarfism on 18th birthday However, injuries severely affected his game time at Old Trafford since — he played just 36 more times for the club, with loan spells at Aston Villa, Stoke City and Napoli. He joined Ipswich Town in September 2023, becoming its first-choice right-back. Playing 40 matches for the side, he helped it earn promotion to the Premier League.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Ex-Man Utd star sues Premier League club over alleged medical negligence
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is suing the club over alleged "negligence" regarding the medical advice he received during an injury-hit career at Old Trafford Axel Tuanzebe is suing Manchester United for alleged 'clinical negligence' regarding the 'medical advice' they gave him, having left the club two years ago. The defender departed Old Trafford when his contract expired at the end of the 2022-23 season - and has now lodged a legal claim at the High Court, reports the Telegraph. It is unclear exactly what the claim relates to, but Sky Sports report that the 27-year-old lodged a claim on July 9 in a clinical negligence case linked to "medical advice". The 27-year-old came through the ranks in Manchester, but was plagued by injuries for much of his time and was never able to nail down a first-team spot. Tuanzebe joined the club aged eight and went on to skipper them at junior level. He made his senior debut in January 2017 but in the six-and-a-half years than followed he would make just 37 appearances. The defender's first major issue came when he suffered a hip injury during the warm-up before a Premier League stalemate with Liverpool in October 2019. He was later ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring himself in a Carabao Cup victory over Colchester United two months later. He had another lengthy spell on the sidelines at the beginning of 2022/23 season and did not return to training until the New Year. Tuanzebe finally enjoyed a length run of games when he joined Ipswich, making more than 40 appearances after establishing himself as their first-choice right-back. The Manchester outfit have been approach for comment by Mirror Football. Tuanzebe's representatives have also been contacted. When United did confirm Tuanzebe's exit they had only positive things to say about a player whom they'd had on their books for just shy of two decades. It read: 'His departure is an emotional one for the player and many at the club who have known and helped nurture him over the years. A fine character, he leaves United universally respected as a credit to himself and his family. "Everyone at the club would like to extend our best wishes to Axel as he embarks upon the next chapter of his career. We would also like to thank him for always representing Manchester United with class and dignity.' The DR Congo international had loan spells at Aston Villa, where he won the Championship play-off finals, Napoli and Stoke City earlier in his career. Tuanzebe previously helped Ipswich land promotion to the Premier League, but left when his deal ended and has now signed with Burnley, who themselves are preparing for a year in the top flight after finishing second in the Championship. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
