Manchester United defender Leny Yoro handed six-month driving ban after speeding offence

Manchester, UK – 24 February 2026: Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro has been banned from driving for six months following a serious speeding incident in a residential area of Manchester. The 20-year-old French defender, who joined Manchester United from Lille in July 2024, was caught driving his £170,000 Porsche Cayenne GTS at 72 mph, nearly two-and-a-half times the 30 mph limit, on Mauldeth Road West in the Withington suburb in August 2025. Court Ruling and Penalties At Crewe Magistrates’ Court on 21 February, Yoro entered a guilty plea to the speeding offence without attending in person. The court imposed the following penalties: Six-month driving ban £666 fine £120 in court costs £266 victim surcharge Lawyers representing Yoro acknowledged the seriousness of the offence, with solicitor Lisa Nevitt highlighting his prompt guilty plea. The defence explained that Yoro was “rushing to take a friend to the railway station” at the time and believed the road was clear. Incident Details The speeding offence occurred around 4:00 pm on 28 August 2025. The road, a residential stretch of Withington, is lined with homes, close to a secondary school and a sports club, and subject to a 30 mph speed limit. Despite no other motorists being reported injured, authorities regarded the excessive speed as dangerous driving behaviour. Greater Manchester Police initially charged Yoro with speeding and failing to identify the driver, though only the speeding offence was pursued after his admission of guilt. Impact on Career While the ban does not affect Yoro’s eligibility to play for Manchester United, it will restrict his ability to drive until late summer 2026. The club is expected to address the matter internally, emphasising the importance of professional conduct off the pitch. Yoro has featured regularly in United’s defence this season, making 23 appearances across competitions. His performances have attracted praise for maturity and composure both domestically and in European fixtures.