Manchester United Roundup: Defender Keen To Stay, Ronaldo Speaks About Manchester Move And More Interesting Stories
Nov 9, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Red Devils have had a mixed season so far as they had a bright start to the season but then lost the way losing three games in a row and have looked good in few games before looking like an amateur team against Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League last month.
However, the club have managed an impressive 3-1 win away at Swansea City last weekend. The Red Devils will now have to keep winning to have their campaign on track for a title challenge. Here we look all the stories around Manchester United today.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that Manchester is the best city he has lived in so far in his career. Th 35-year old has represented some of the biggest clubs in Europe and has been a decent signing for the club so far this season as he has already scored 8 goals for the Red Devils and could get even better after his two goals against Swansea last weekend.
“I heard a lot of things that the city is this, the city is that, the weather is like this and the weather is like that, but so far everything has been good. The city is the best city so far.
“I come from Sweden, I don’t have big expectations when it comes to — how do you say it? — outside football. I’m pretty simple, I’m a family guy. For me, they come in the first phase, the rest is less important.
“For example, when I was living in Paris, in four years I didn’t go to see the Eiffel Tower once — I wanted them to change the Eiffel for my statue but they didn’t do it. Maybe if they do it now, I will go to visit.”
Former Germany goalkeeper Bodo Illgner has claimed that Real Madrid need not sign Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea who has been a long term target for the Los Blancos.
The Spaniard was very close to joining Real Madrid last summer but only for a faxing machine to help Manchester United keep him at their possession post the transfer window.
He said, “I do not think we necessarily have to be hell-bent on signing De Gea. Of course, I cannot rule this out. Especially at Real Madrid, you have the claim to get the very best.
“De Gea is among the very best in his position. He shows it week after week in the English league and Europa League. He has also found his place in the Spanish national team. Nevertheless, I do not consider it necessary to invest a very large number of millions in a position that is already very well occupied.”
Manchester United right-back Matteo Darmian has revealed that he is not leaving Old Trafford as a host of reports has been writing since summer. The 26-year old is determined to win his place back in the lineup as he is back to the first team due to the injury crisis.
He has played against Burnley and Swansea City in the last two weeks in the Premier League as he played as a full-back on both the flanks giving Mourinho more options to fill in.
“I’ve read things like that, but I don’t think it’s true.
“I keep going on my way, working to improve and to give the coach a selection headache. I’m not thinking about the transfer market. It’s still too early.”
Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that it was Sir Alex Ferguson who has persuaded him to join the club after his impressive display against them in a friendly with Sporting Lisbon.
Ronaldo has played six seasons at Old Trafford and has become a club legend before leaving to Real Madrid in 2009 for a world record fee.
“The first game that I played against Manchester United was an unbelievable game,” he told Sky Sports. “It was the perfect night, the perfect night.
“After the game some of my teammates said: ‘Listen, you’re going to go to Manchester, trust me!’
“Sir Alex Ferguson was there, and [they said] he wants to speak with you. I go to the dressing room, he introduced me to the players. For me, I was a little bit shy. And Sir Alex Ferguson said to me: ‘Listen, I want you now.’
“Everything came so fast, and two days after I speak to the coach and they take me to England, and I was in Manchester, and I signed.”
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has backed Paul Pogba to be a hit in Premier League. The Frenchman has been severely criticized for his inconsistent performances since joining the club.
However, he has silenced his critics with his Man of the Match performance against Swansea City in which he scored an outrageous 25-yard volley.
Jones told MUTV: “I see it in the papers time and time again; Paul Pogba this and Paul Pogba that. The guy is an unbelievable player, he’s world class!
“He needs time to settle in, the price tag isn’t his fault, he’s a terrific player and a great lad. We’ll see more of him this season, I’m sure.”