Aaron Wan-Bissaka | My Upbringing, Breaking Through at Crystal Palace & Making It At Man Utd

Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka opens up about his upbringing in South London, making waves at Crystal Palace and making his big move to Manchester United.
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[@United1025]

Absolute LEGEND we’re so grateful o have you Aaron such a humble guy we love you

[@abzinhoo]

Aaron Wan Bissaka

[@trickifichd2939]

Legend?

[@imnotlazy]

@@trickifichd2939 u know what he means man

[@Urmashouldvswallowed]

I fucking love this guy

[@XJokermanX]

@@abzinhoo are you a united fan

[@mallyy1251]

this is a proper interview ain’t forced he’s just talking like a conversation

[@lorx231]

Ikr best I’ve seen

[@Lagosawee]

They left out the questions. Which does make it better.

[@julianbanks1885]

The fact that he wasn't even good enough to be called for England and he is still getting interviewed.

[@AnilKumar-gb3vq]

@@julianbanks1885 Llp

[@edgarkamau5542]

You just can't hate on him

[@SportsFan0027]

So happy he’s rejuvenated his Utd career and is improving under ETH. People want him sold in the summer but I’ll happily keep him. He’s a solid defender

[@jamesramsay9658]

Such a humble quiet guy. I really hope we keep him.

[@BenjiB95]

more than solid. May not be best RB in attack but a beast in defense.

[@lupusdivinorum4673]

Those sliding tackles! We should keep him.

[@ForeverOHERO]

@@BenjiB95his offence has improved so much imo

[@johndillinger5142]

I hope his last performance against Brighton has shown he's worth keeping. He did a world class job on mitoma who is on fire at the min. one of the best chances b4 the penos was a charge and a pass from AWB. Which last season seemed impossible. He's already a worldy when it comes to 1v1, If he keeps listening to eth and gets his crossing and passing down he will be an absolute weapon. I wish him the best he seems a gd lad.

[@richihead10]

I’d literally never heard his voice until this, such a good player though, so happy we have him

[@HotShots00]

What you on about he's fucking tragic. Massive waste of 50 million he isn't worth 5

[@abdulmehmood7438]

@@HotShots00 what you on about he’s quality yes some mistakes but he can improve

[@JBritton071]

@@HotShots00 u tapped ?

[@Predatorsnightmare]

@Taymor Zadeh You've lost the plot for real

[@richihead10]

@@HotShots00 you’re nuts bro, listen to the actual interview, 1 and half seasons at a club through hard work in an academy, then a move to one of the biggest clubs in the world and progressing into a player that could easily be classed top 3 in his position in the league and you think he’s crap okayyyy😂

[@user-tq1mt3wp5t]

He’s look like a talkative guy but he’s quite one in the games.

[@sujithksunil5555]

His game speaks. That's more than enough ❤️

[@australianpatriot]

hes gangster

[@neilluhar7432]

Raheem Sterling had to be the one who disliked 😂😂😂 Aaron is a fantastic lad, and a brilliant professional. His background is so inspiring, and we are so grateful to have him at Utd. He's always fit, he gives his absolute everything every game! Big up Aaron!!

[@rizagamer6233]

Mbappe and Neymar too

[@lukeevans2717]

And trent fanboys

[@ForeverOHERO]

And every matchup he has had

[@kisakyamukamatabisha7832]

That's right for sure 😅

[@TJ45_]

Most I've ever heard him speak 😂 been great for us since he signed

[@ziroh8294]

For fathers doin the most for their sons....nice to hear a son speaking in glowing terms for a dad👏😏

[@MrGamingledgend]

Aaron one of the best defensive signing we've ever made! Mad hes still so young

[@sircrackerjack-9592]

The fact he's been a defender for about 3-4 years is even more ridiculous

[@simonbennett158]

I would like to know who thought of moving him from a winger to a defender. Whoever did needs a pay rise!

[@Predatorsnightmare]

@@simonbennett158 there's a vid about at on Crystal palace channel

[@JBritton071]

@Cian MacGana he is an amazing player and that’s just racist

[@Ajay-wu4sj]

@Cian MacGana how blatantly racist can you be 😂 you were probably one of the ones that sent abuse to Saka, Rashford and Sancho

[@thembanitshabangu2919]

Don't judge a book by it's cover. What a lad. Hope you get your first medal on Sunday

[@SydPeppa]

With Sancho on the right and fluidity in attack, this season will be immense. Trust me!

[@abhijitgogoi46]

That's exactly what I'm feeling.

[@annaazaeli2145]

Yah since we are united

[@verdilac3025]

i can already imagine the 1 2s

[@mattyblueyes6516]

I love awb hopefully he can improve his attacking side of his game and shut all the haters up.

[@anassjebali5684]

@@mattyblueyes6516 yeah we don't need trippier

[@kylewalkerr]

As a City fan, I admire this guy. Man's pocketed world class wingers like nothing.

[@kingaufswag]

there's a reason why he's called Spider Wan Bissaka 😂

[@kylewalkerr]

@@kingaufswag 😂😂

[@rohanvignesh7274]

@@kingaufswag loooool

[@hoodlumpriest8955]

Couldn't get in England squad for euros .. shocking

[@dylanhype1214]

@@hoodlumpriest8955 rb spot is stacked

[@maxleighgrace8858]

Watch and learn young people. Disciplined, polite, respectful and full commitment to be the best he can. When you choose role models look at guys like this, who made a choice to take the right path👍

[@someguy909]

Unfortunately they’ll class him as an ‘outcast’ or ‘boring’ knowing the British media. He won’t create any headlines so they’ll try do it for him!

[@maxleighgrace8858]

@@someguy909 That is true. Remember, it’s not the news that is projected, more how you process the news that counts.

[@olanrewaju8202]

@@someguy909 agreed, will buy Harry kane in that table

[@sjewitt22]

Due to government policy social mobility is shrinking, it's getting way less likely for poor youth to make something of themselves.

[@HawkNocturnal]

first rule dont listen to the english media... Cancers!

[@hiyab8291]

such a likeable personality, love how the video went

[@ryanharber4512]

He’s improved more than anyone expected under ETH

[@arjunsunil05]

Now he's a massive unit Incredible transformation Complete beast!!!

[@maureenmiriti3199]

Cool lad. He gets his work done in silence.smooth operator 🥰

[@elainecameron5545]

Have always liked AWB, thought he gives so much to the club, he keeps running and trying and never gives up. When people started saying sell him, it made me sad. Now he's back, better, improving, hope he stays. Love you, AWB.

[@jamesramsay9658]

Perfect performance in the cup final, now won something. What a guy.

[@mr.samuelaidoo]

I had to watch this interview again. The first time I was like 'wait Aaron wan bissaka can speak?' 😂

[@shri081]

When he was almost dismissed at Man Utd…. He just kept his head down and stuck to the training and focusing on the work… and now I can see where that humility is derived from…he might still end up leaving us…but he has definitely earned our respect with the fan base….and that scorpion tackle sure must be giving plenty of wingers nightmares 😅😅

[@Shivasish666]

Exactly!

[@engagecastle188]

This guy is a proper south London boy. It’s so nice to think this quality calibre of player can come from that catchment area

[@wik7or214]

bro sancho is that area too, look at him, a lot of footballers come from shit cos when youre pior all you do is play footy and that way youre skills start to exceed others at young

[@cbscboys8784]

ManUtd’s right hand side this upcoming season is fully South London with Sancho coming in. Croydon 🤝 Kennington linkup. From growing up in council estates through poverty to being ballers for the biggest club in England🔥

[@jadonsancho5201]

Cbsc Boys crazy to think about

[@stevenmutumbu2860]

@@cbscboys8784 Rio Ferdinand was from Peckam too ,South East are not new 8in Bringing good players to the Game.

[@squirrel7t7]

Seems a quiet lad with his head screwed on. First time I've ever heard him speak. Most improved player for me this season going forward. He's always been a top defender

[@AshabaVincent]

This guy is down to earth. Humble, Authentic & A fantastic player. Go go go Brother. The sky is the limit.

[@TheIkaraCult]

He's a player born out of his time, he's an early-90s pure, hardcore defender, I love him.

[@reifailhammi9281]

This is the first time i heard his voice

[@Andrew-rq4rr]

LOL

[@baigel3889]

I could listen to this guy speak for hours, one of my favourite United players

[@kingaufswag]

Even as a United fan, I swear this is the most I've seen Wan-Bissaka speaking. He just comes across as a camera shy person so it's nice to see him talking about his story with a nice smile on his face

[@joshd9454]

AWB!! absolute G!! MUFC are back baby!!

[@paulgregory5865]

A very grounded young man from a good family. He did the hard yards to get to where he is and deserves every success. Ive heard him being criticised at United as not being good enough but i think hes showing everyone just how good a player he is this season. A great young defender.

[@umarrii]

Those long commutes that take a toll on you but you do them anyway because you know you have to, how he remembers every detail about it is so relateable. That was his sacrifice to get to where wanted to be.

[@paddy_wax]

What a humble kid, a real role model, I wish him all the best.

[@MyShank]

Top man improving week by week 👍

[@ozzmann3217]

My guy Wan B absolutely love this lad

[@delanodegenie6970]

I’ve been watching Palace since 1987... I never thought I would see a better right back come through our youth system than Nathaniel Clyne.... Then this lad rocked up a few years ago... Never seen a better right back at Palace and probably never will.

[@victorkreig6089]

Aaron was always a mystery to me could never get a good read on him, this has helped a lot thank you

[@BassicKMuzic]

i rate this kid so highly. shocked to hear how many wanted him to get sold in Jan. Has potential to be one of the best RBs around

[@taylorheatley9782]

We’re lucky to have him at United. Possible future legend

[@theb-rad700]

Wan bissaka is an immense talent. Give how a consistent partner in front of him (Sancho) and a defender he doesn't need to hug next to him (Varane) and watch him shine!

[@mrsmokingskittles148]

Funny he's been dropped

[@adamkho3496]

I luv this man….I was thinking why he is not in England squad for euro 2020. My opinion he deserve it for what he did in Man Utd. Is that bcause his ‘crossing’ or ‘assist’ frm the right not so good?? But his defensive style much better than current England right back..good luck man for 21/22….#GGMU…England & MU fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@rewathy1986]

Exactly

[@elainecameron5545]

His crossing needed a bit more, sort that out, and he's one of our best, lovely young man.

[@superk6487]

This guy is an amazing right back and so glad we got him at united !! Nobody can do that spoon tackle like Aron can 💪

[@kirubeltadesse2889]

This is too wholesome. I will now watch a comp just because

[@theb-show2702]

Hate that he's slowly becoming underrated people don't understand how much of a balance he offers to us the foundation's he offers for us to be more attacking this season even more🔥🔥❄❄

[@Dev.0191]

AWB gon be a legend at MUFC

[@Li0n_007]

Hats off for his father

[@user-uc8yb9rt5d]

What a journey, deserves every bit of success that comes his way. My rb ♥️

[@jamesramsay9658]

Now he’s won his first trophy

[@susanpritchard6164]

What a respectful lad I hope he does well at Utd

[@SheevPalps868]

He seems like a player who keeps his head down and just focuses on football. He’s never in the media for anything controversial and he just acts like a professional. He’s also a quality player, United have a potentially world class defender.

[@MicDubTV]

Aaron has been at United for a few years now & this is probably the first time I've heard his voice. I'm honestly so happy to see him excelling under Erik ten Hag. His 1v1 defending has always been his strong suit & this season, he's added so much more to his game. I hope he & Dalot continue to excel at United & win LOTS of trophies. Like we did on Sunday vs Newcastle! :D

[@lawrencebolt3540]

Lost his passport, called United, got a new passport within a day. That must have been a sobering experience lool our right hand man 🔴👊

[@fkalevera]

Some big money G shit FR FR

[@user-pp8vj2yg6j]

Was thinking the same thing

[@khalidmohamed681]

From being wanted to be sold back to Crystal Palace to becoming one of the best 1v1 defenders in the Prem 💯💪🏾 way to held your head up high our Spider-Man!

[@RT-up1je]

This guy is one of uniteds best signing in the last 10 years. Solidified right back for 10 years. I absolutely love him

[@aashishrana4115]

Wan Bissaka really build up his performance since he joined Man United.

[@ihepton2k-431]

such a humble lad, deserves every opportunity he's got!!

[@kibetkeiyo]

I'm a liverpool fan but I like him

[@diegovaas4677]

What a guy! One of my favorite United players currently.

[@connorjones9627]

Awesome story well told. Loved the insight of his relationship with him and his dad and how his life changed after is debut

[@enroyferguson3801]

From the first time I saw him and Saha featured at Chrystal Palace, when I saw his speed and the deadliness of his tackles as a defender and his smoothness, skill,naturalness and effectiveness as an attacker, I saw immidiately that he was not just good, or very good, but awesome. As a defender he is after the awesome mould of Eric Baillie. And he had the good fortune of playing with him(Baillie) at Manchester United. Tenn Hagg, like Ole before him, does not seem to properly understand the luxury of riches that he has in having those two awesome defenders under contract and possibly on the same team at the same time. But I am predicting that Wan Bissacka will shortly be the greatest, not just the best, the greatest overlapping defender in England and the world.

[@omoruajames]

I wish you know how much people love you. You're humble. Please don't leave Manchester United. Please

[@Dslime4real]

His dad really did the job of a dad I always loved football, played on the streets and at school but didn't join an academy till I was sixteen and that was after my high school final exam Great job from his dad though he played a good part in this man's life

[@omzy8700]

It really show how much parents can play a huge part in their kid success, his dad supported and encouraged him throughout his career

[@EmptyGlass99]

AWB what a fantastic defender, he had a beast of a game today in the final. Delighted for him and his dad.

[@TheQuietTactician]

I was born in 91 and in my life time as a united fan he’s by far the best tackler and 1v1 full back I’ve seen

[@MrMexed15]

Lifted the Carabao Cup with United kept St. Maximin in his pocket. Glad to see him at his best.

[@CleanClaspCollector]

Hope he stays at United. Great defender. Congrats on the cup today!!!

[@uncle_dickatex256]

All this while I was wondering whether AWB actually talks, glad to hear his voice. All my life I've been referred to as a humble guy, but I now also have someone I can call humble and that's AWB, great lad

[@casperjankowski5536]

Baller and a humble guy as well. Happy he’s at United

[@hashtag_thisguy]

Glad to see you back and playing at united and proving haters wrong

[@a1_med]

aaron wan bissaka the silent killer 😂glad we’ve bagged him top player💯

[@naviidrashiid]

Arsenal fan here, mad respect bro!

[@michaelthegreat.9174]

Thank God for you in United. We’re happy to have you here. I love you bro 💙. ⚪️⚫️🔴

[@joekazhama5789]

Am here after the outstanding performance in the Caraboa cup.. 👏👏👏👏

[@shanedeeprose9035]

Quality players and lots more to come from him

[@tjbnetwork9942]

My RB Aaron 💪 So good to see the development since that first game against Chelsea until now. Only onwards and upwards for this wonderful player❤️

[@tebohomalejoane1154]

We need more of this from United players. This was a proper interview. It's nice to see what the players view is on playing for United🔥🔥

[@shittuolalekan4464]

God bless you and everything you own Wan-Bissaka. Keep soaring higher

[@Nahor94]

The things this guy has said has made him a legend already!

[@catgladwell5684]

I remember seeing an interview with Aaron's father around the time we signed him, and he's also a really nice, quietly spoken humble sounding man,and bursting with a modestly expressed pride about where his son's hard work had got him.

[@timmyjonesNkumehfx]

all those sacrifices paid off.. well done bro..

[@Twenty4_af]

Never really knew a lot about him before but the lad has such a likeable personality 🤩 What a humble guy and a top defender 👏🏾

[@sesothomusichub2503]

Such a likable gentleman..!! Been your fan since day 1 at United!

[@Christian-xt1up]

Always loved this guy...deserves so many England caps, praise for being a better tackler than literally ANYONE, calm, composure, mentality, fitness, pass accuracy, first touch...you name it, always underrated and deserving of more.

[@kongoemati2268]

Bissaka absolutely legend 💪🏿💪

[@Bullabee]

First time I’ve ever heard the guy talk! Fair play

[@southwestendz1022]

I wish more interviews were like this.. real proper talk, a conversation.. if United get a right back.. I can see this guy stepping up another level..

[@ehsankanan5145]

A very humble young man. Good luck mate

[@davidkojo9525]

What an interview. He has a very cool head over those shoulders.

[@TheMusicfan189]

The hate this guy gets is insane. Absolutely solid RB in all aspects. Going forward is his weakness yes, but everything else he has in abundance. Solidified our RB position for the next good couple of years. People who hate will miss him when he’s gone. I think he’s absolutely fucking quality.

[@barcelonap4490]

Im being completely honest he is the best „defender“ rn if you know ball you know but i know some haters gonna complain now

[@michaelmajek5190]

You can tell his got a genuine appreciation and love of Crystal Palace.

[@Mrmango7777]

what a fucking player - underrated because of the united hate. no fullback locks down a wing like him, still got time to improve going forward, still mad young.

[@victorpesadelo]

So humble , you gonna be a legend at united if you stay for a long time , all the love from Brazil huge fan of you and United forever!

[@jamesramsay9658]

Now he’s won something!

[@cameronmanning8606]

I enjoyed his story and he comes from a great family. Good parents. Blessings to AWB.

[@abhifootball2671]

For me he is the best 1v1 wingback or right back I hv ever seen. Man can be the absolute best if he improves his short passing and first touch

[@hikedeco9749]

The best tackler the premier league has ever seen!!!!

[@kuchio]

Came here after the Wembley masterclass on Saint Maximin. Well done bruv. Best in the world at tackling and defending on the flanks.

[@gottslavey]

We, United fans love you, not only for your football but for the nice and humble person you are. You are our pride.

[@JumaMwikya]

One love❤

[@spark9_]

You can't hate Wan Bissaka the guy is special, best RB in the world soon.

[@jmanutd1311]

You can tell this bruddah got a good/humble soul, I’m rooting for my Congolese brother

[@tiniejay2411]

You are a humble guy. It is a blessing to have you at Manchester United. May God continue to bless you and your family. 🙌🙏🏾💖❤💕 👑Aaron Wan-Bissaka👑 👑Young king👑

[@almawalker1432]

Well done Aaron..you came a long way. Love how you play. Keep improving as you have a lot to offer. Ignore some haters..part of life.

[@KakashiH318]

Never knew he was this talkative and well spoken, he always looked the quietest on the team.

[@ndrew5809]

Amazing person. You can tell he’s had a difficult childhood and mixed feelings about his upbringing. Class

[@AlexPurdy21]

Lovely guy, what a man🙌🏼

[@arthurmaharaj9105]

Absolutely improved his game. He is way better now . An awesome player now.

[@grizzly_magnum9579]

This guy really opens up when hes not doing club PR interviews. Comes off as a bit awkward in those, but really nice to see him relaxed and being himself.