[SPORTS] : Manchester United’s stance on Hannibal Mejbri development amid Birmingham loan.
Manchester United have told Hannibal Mejbri that they see him as “one for the future” and that he was sent out on loan to Birmingham to gain more match experience. The Tunisia international, who will likely be going to the World Cup next month, earned two senior appearances towards the end of last season; his hustling cameo against Liverpool and the final day loss to Crystal Palace. The 19-year-old played 77 minutes across three games under Erik ten Hag in pre-season before his temporary move to Birmingham was sorted. He plays alongside former United attacker Tahith Chong, who made his switch to the Blues permanent after last campaign’s loan spell at St Andrew’s. “Tahith told me it is a very good club, a good family with very good fans, so I was so happy to come here," Hannibal told Birmingham Live. "I need to play some games, that’s why I came on loan, get some experience.” United have pinpointed Hannibal as a player in development and wish for him to tread the same path as