In a candid interview with The Daily Mail, the Congolese revealed how difficult it was to adapt to life away from his friends and family in London, describing the emotional challenges of settling into a new city and environment.
He shared the lengths he went to in order to stay connected with loved ones during those early months.
"When I moved to United, I really missed home, my family and friends especially,” he said.
“After training, I used to take the train back to London almost every day. It’s only about two hours, but it’s still a big commitment, and eventually it became exhausting, so I knew I had to stop."
The right-back joined United from Crystal Palace in a £50 million ($67m) deal and spent five seasons at the club, scoring two goals and providing 13 assists across all competitions. During his tenure, he also helped the team secure the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.