Manchester United's young brothers Amir and Gazik Ibragimov play together vs Liverpool in academy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United youth prospect Amir Ibragimov enjoyed a special moment when playing with his younger brother in an academy game against Liverpool.
Amir will celebrate his 16th birthday in April, but he's already one the most highly regarded young talents in the academy and the Manchester Evening News revealed last season he'd trained with the first-team.
It's unusual for a 15-year-old to train with the first team but Ibragimov is considered one of the club's leading prospects. ALSO READ: Casemiro is fighting for his career ALSO READ: United extend three players' contracts Furthermore, the midfielder featured in a 5-3 win for United's academy against Liverpool this weekend and he played alongside his younger brother Gazik (14).
The Ibragimov family proudly shared photos of Amir and Gazik after the match, in an unforgettable moment for the brothers. Amir also posted the photo on his personal account with the caption: "Happy to celebrate the win, and share the pitch with my younger brother." Amir was born in Russia and he was initially part of Sheffield United's academy after his family moved to England.
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