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Axel Tuanzebe suing Manchester United for £1m over alleged medical negligence

Axel Tuanzebe is reportedly seeking £1 million in damages from Manchester United for alleged ‘clinical negligence’ in relation to ‘medical advice’ he received. 

Tuanzebe joined United as an eight-year-old and spent 17 years at the club. 

After impressing with his performances for the reserve teams, the centre-back made his senior debut in January 2017. 

He made 37 senior appearances for the Red Devils, but his time at the club was marred by a series of injuries, including a season-ending one sustained in December 2019. 

The Congolese left the club to join Ipswich Town in 2023. He signed for Burnley last summer. 

Tuanzebe has now filed a lawsuit against United for allegedly harming his career. Sky News has revealed the details of the player’s allegations. 

The 27-year-old is claiming the club failed to treat an injury ‘promptly’ and ‘appropriately’, leaving him with more serious long-term issues. 

He says he cannot play ‘without restriction or impediment’ due to the impact of the original injury. 

The defender is seeking more than £1m in damages from his former employers. 

Tuanzebe joined Burnley following the expiry of his contract with Ipswich. 

He missed the start of the season due to a muscular issue, but recovered to make seven appearances in the Premier League and League Cup. 

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