Werder Bremen have hinted they might look to deploy Tahith Chong in a defensive role during his loan-spell at the club.
Dutch winger Chong was officially unveiled as a Bremen player on Sunday afternoon after he agreed a season-long loan away from Manchester United.
Chong played 12 times in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season, with his most recent appearance coming in the Europa League last 16 second leg versus LASK at left back.
The 20-year-old rose through the ranks as a right winger but Bremen manager Florian Kohfeldt admits Chong 'has potential for development' in a defensive aspect.
"He's a very technically gifted player who can play on both wings," Kohfeldt told the official Bremen website. "He's also really fast, which will help our game. Defensively he has potential for development - he's still only at the start of his career and we want to help him continue fulfilling his potential."
After another encouraging season Chong will be looking to make his proper breakthrough into senior football, and he spoke of his delight to be playing in the Bundesliga.
"First of all, I'm happy to be here and I'm looking forward to pre-season training with the team," Chong added.
"This move is a great opportunity for me to develop. I'm looking forward to next season."
