Man United 16-year-old dubbed next Ryan Giggs is ‘something special’, claims former coach

Callum Gribbin could be a star of the future for Manchester United

MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Callum Gribbin has ‘something special’, according to former England youth coach Kenny Swain.

 

The 16-year-old featured for the Under-21s last season and signed a new contract at Old Trafford in the summer, after rejecting a bumper deal to join rivals Manchester City. 

Gribbin developed under Swain during his time as coach of the Three Lions’ under-16s and 17s, and admits he will have a bright future. 

 

The 63-year-old even admitted that his close control and skill left him ‘breathless’ as claims in the Daily Mirror of him being the next Ryan Giggs continue to gain momentum. 

"I heard about Gribbs through our scouting network and everyone would say, 'You have to see this lad, he is similar to this player, or that player,” Swain said to Bleacher Report. 

 

"Then I'd go and look at him, then within five minutes, you can see that this boy is something special.

"He can take it under pressure anywhere. The best players tempt the opposition into the challenge, and it is all about the timing of release, which Gribbs has to a T, way beyond his years.

"Not many kids can deal with him or want to deal with him. He just sends them the wrong way and makes them look foolish. He leaves me breathless."