With 14 first-team appearances under his belt and many months of learning from experienced fellow defenders, the 19-year-old says he feels more “confident” and “like a completely different player now”.
In the absence of Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, Ayden has been enjoying a run of five successive Premier League starts for the Reds and has taken that responsibility in his stride.
Speaking to United Review, the official matchday programme, ahead of our final game of 2025 against Wolves on Tuesday, Ayden has been reflecting on his time at Old Trafford so far and what he’s looking forward to in 2026.