ROON LANDING

“HE has increased his development all the time since leaving Malmo, playing in the Champions League. The height of his ceiling is defined by himself.”

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This is a sentiment echoed by Danish journalist Nicklas Degn, who professes many have known about Roony’s incredible talent since he was 14 or 15 years old.

He explained: “He was approached a lot from a very early age. It was seen as a marquee signing for FC Copenhagen in terms of publicity.

“It was seen as FC Copenhagen underlining themselves as the biggest club in Scandinavia.

“He is close to the total package for a player who plays on the right wing and can cover most offensive positions. Roony is the greatest talent in Scandinavia.” ‘Chubby kid with a passion for football’ When he was aged between 10 and 13 Roony starred for Rodeby despite a sixhour round trip from his house.

His coach at the time, Fredrik Akesson, recalled: “When Roony started training with us, he was a little chubby kid with a passion for football.

“He was an easy-going guy, always polite with a smile on his face and quickly made friends in the team. He knew we were a team that trained more than others, especially on the right things.

“He also knew that we played more matches and tournaments than any other team in Sweden.

“Our team was one of the best in our age group. Whenever Roony got the ball, something extraordinary happened, be it a fantastic move, a stylish assist, or a great goal.

“You could put him in a team with guys four or five years older, and he made an impact. That’s when you began to understand his potential to become really good.

“He decided numerous finals and crucial matches for us. There were lots of agents watching him when we played in larger tournaments in Sweden.”

‘Similar characteristics to Mohamed Salah’

In 2021, Roony became Copenhagen’s youngest ever player and scored a week after making his debut.

His meteoric rise has seen him linked with a host of European giants, including Man Utd, after SunSport revealed the Erik ten Hag’s side were tracking the attacker.

Degn, however, believes his qualities would be best served at one of clubs currently fighting it out at the top of the Premier League.

He said: “He has justified the hype and his potential is difficult to understate.

“He will go to a great Premier League club. He would suit a team that dominates the ball, like Manchester City, or Liverpool because he has very similar characteristics to Mohamed Salah.

“When Copenhagen have to come up with something brilliant or unlock a team, it is Roony they look to. He has this unique talent.”

City will get a front row seat to see him in action, and those who have watched Roony back his talent even against the reigning UCL champions.

Aubynn added:

“He is very versatile, good in between the lines, he can take players on one against one. He is direct in trying to find the goal and finishing possibilities.