King’s Lynn Town officially sign former Manchester United forward

King’s Lynn Town have strengthened their attacking options by completing the free-transfer capture of 23-year-old winger Deji Sotona, a former Manchester United academy graduate.

The National League North club confirmed the deal through their official website, announcing that the pacey wide player is available for immediate selection as the fixture list intensifies.

Sotona’s football education began in United’s famed academy, where his speed and direct running quickly marked him out as one to watch. He featured prominently in the FA Youth Cup, finding the net during a memorable cup run that underlined his early promise.

Rather than remaining in Manchester, the forward opted for a new challenge in 2020, joining Ligue 1 side Nice. Working under Patrick Vieira, Sotona gained first-team exposure in a different tactical culture, an experience the player credits with broadening his understanding of the game.

Spells back in England followed, including appearances for Doncaster Rovers, Boston United and Eastleigh, plus several loan moves that accelerated his transition from prospect to senior professional.

King’s Lynn’s statement highlighted Sotona’s “pace and attacking threat,” traits manager Ian Culverhouse hopes will inject creativity into the squad ahead of a congested run of matches. Still early in his career, the winger is expected to slot straight into first-team contention and could debut in the club’s next outing.

For Sotona, the switch represents another chapter in a journey that has already taken him from Old Trafford to the Côte d’Azur and across the English pyramid. Now targeting consistency at The Walks, he will aim to reignite the spark that once made him one of United’s most talked-about academy forwards.