🚨 BREAKING: The Midnight Exit! Manchester United Confirm Last-Second Departure. 🚨Manchester United have confirmed that another player has left the club following the closure of the winter transfer window. It’s official. He’s gone, at the last second! ❌

Just when we thought the dust had settled on the 2026 winter transfer window, Manchester United have pulled one final rabbit out of the hat. While the clocks had already ticked past the deadline, the Red Devils have officially confirmed that Sekou Kone has left Old Trafford in a move that was finalized in the dying embers of the window.

The 20-year-old midfield prodigy, often hailed as one of the most exciting talents in the Carrington pipeline, is headed to Lausanne-Sport on a straight loan until the end of the season.

Why the “Last-Second” Drama?

Though the window officially “slammed shut” at 7 PM GMT on Monday, the paperwork for Kone’s move was a race against time. Because the deal involved international clearance for the Swiss Super League, the confirmation only trickled out hours after fans thought United’s business was done.

It’s a classic “beat the buzzer” scenario that has left the United faithful buzzing on social media.

The INEOS Connection

This isn’t just any random loan. By heading to Lausanne, Kone remains within the INEOS multi-club ecosystem. This allows United to keep a “microscopic” eye on his development while he gets the first-team minutes he desperately needs.

The Mission: Help Lausanne-Sport fight their way out of the bottom five in the Swiss table.

The Reward: Coming back to Old Trafford this summer ready for Michael Carrick’s first-team revolution.

A Window of “Outs” but no “Ins”

Kone joins a growing list of young starlets who have been ushered out the door this January. With the club in a transitional phase under Michael Carrick’s interim leadership, the strategy has been clear: trim the fat and blood the youth.

The Verdict: Smart or Risky?

United fans are divided. On one hand, Kone is a “diamond in the rough” who needs senior football to polish his game. On the other, with Casemiro already confirming his summer departure and the midfield looking thin, some wonder if letting a talent like Kone walk—even on loan—is a gamble too far.

One thing is for sure: the Carrington “clear-out” is in full swing, and the stage is being set for a massive summer of recruitment.

What do you think, United fans? Is Kone going to be the next big thing, or should we have kept him for the run-in? Let us know in the comments!