Manchester United's teenage defender Ayden Heaven has accepted that patience will be key to his development this season, according to the BBC.
The young centre-back arrived at Old Trafford with high expectations but faces stiff competition for a starting berth in Ruben Amorim's backline. Rather than pushing for immediate first-team involvement, Heaven appears to be taking a measured approach, understanding that his progress may come gradually rather than through instant regular football.
United's defensive options remain a talking point heading into the new campaign, with Amorim expected to rely on a mix of experience and emerging talent. Heaven's willingness to bide his time suggests he's focused on long-term progress at the club rather than seeking a temporary loan move elsewhere - a route many highly-rated young defenders often take to secure consistent playing time.
The BBC report doesn't detail specific game time promises from the manager, but Heaven's own comments point to a player content to work his way into contention rather than demand a fast-tracked route into Amorim's plans.