The striker finally made his appearance for the first team of the Red Devils, becoming their 250th academy graduate to do so. Bruno Fernandes, the team’s star player, provided the youngster with motivation during his nine-minute stint on the field.
Afterwards, Wheatley expressed his joy and honor at making his debut, highlighting the club’s rich history in the academy and the significance of being the 250th graduate to play for the first team. He mentioned feeling excited and a bit nervous, but ultimately gave his best for the team.
Wheatley also reflected on his recent successes, including scoring a goal and winning the U18 Premier League Cup with the club, expressing hope for further victories in the upcoming North versus South final. Manager Erik ten Hag praised Wheatley’s first team debut, emphasizing the club’s growth and improvement as evidenced by the increasing number of academy players progressing to the first team.
