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| Sunday, 12 June 2011 18:19 |
“I’m very happy at Man United” - NaniWinger flattered by interest Manchester United’s Portuguese international Nani says he is pleased to be the subject of interest of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, but insists he is happy at Old Trafford.
Nani’s future with the English champions has become the subject of minor debate in recent weeks, following reports strongly linking United with a move for Aston Villa’s Ashley Young. The former Sporting man, who was left out of Alex Ferguson’s side for the Champions League final last month, has seen his name connected with Internazionale, Real Madrid and Juventus. However, Nani says he is happy in Manchester, where he was voted United’s Player of the Year by his fellow team-mates after an impressive campaign in which he scored 10 goals from 48 appearances in all competitions. “It was a very successful season for Manchester United and it was my best campaign from an individual point of view,” he said. “I did expect to play in the Champions League final, but it is the manager who decides. He has many options, so you must respect that. “I am very happy at Manchester United; it is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but it is nice to hear that other clubs are interested. Would I enjoy working with Mourinho? Yes, but I’m happy where I am right now. I have had no contact with anybody.” Follow PortuGOAL on Twitter and Facebook |
By his post I can only assume that Nuno doesn't follow Man United, Cristiano or Sir Alex Ferguson.
If he did, he would have known that Cristiano left Man United on good terms. He has such a good relationship with SAF that they agreed for him to stay an additional season at Man United and then move on to Real.
SAF has always called Cristiano the best player in the world, and the hardest working player he's ever had.
As for other posts, I agree that wingers need to put pressure on defenses. But they, or at least one of them needs to track back effectively to help on defense. When Cristiano was at Man United all other midfielders stayed back, and even the second striker, Rooney dropped deep.
All that earned them was a Champions League title.
As for Nani, please realize that Cristiano had the team built around him. Nani isn't that caliber of player, so he must do what is asked of him. That also doesn't mean that development would be stunted.
People may want Nani to play first team ball, but why couldn't he still do that at Man United. Let him work through his game and tactics and be able to stay in a Top 3, if not higher, club in the world.
I'm not so sure that he would start at Real, or that Real wants him. Again, that's not a slight.
In my opinion, Nani could and should still flourish at Man United. He is an extremely talented player that should be working and fighting for his spot. If he does those things, there is no reason that he shouldn't start at Man United.
Any move to another squad could be looked at as a drop in class.
if your wingers always going backward that means your teem don't have a proper plan(balance).
SAF wanted players that were going to go all out and most of all track back and cover. Valencia does just that, and Park went non-stop.
Nani had a very good season, but he still disapears during games and forces the issue much to much.
Real would be a horrible place for him. First and foremost, Real has spent a ton for Di Maria. Second, if Nani doesn't track back and defend for SAF, what do you think Mourinho would do to him.
Yes Di Maria does track back and cover. More than I ever thought it was possible.
By the way Man United is a huge club. Real and Barca might, yes, might be bigger but that's it. People tend to forget how big Man United is in Asia. They have strong foothold on that fan base.
So much so that the Glazers have thought about having the club go public in the Hong Kong stock exchange.
As for Nani I wish him the best. Everyone says that he does work at his game, so it will get better.
People also have to realize that Man United is built around Rooney and Valencia defers to him much more than Nani does. Wrong or right that's the way it is.
Your comment about playing him against weaker teams is a joke and a provoking one, hence this post, you must not have watched United games the whole year. The big problem with Ferguson is that he thinks Park, Carrick, Valencia Giigs and Scholes where better than the Barca's midfield, and what a wake-up call he got for the 2nd time. Too me Nani, Anderson and possibly even Fletcher where better options.
Now who would you rather have running at a defense - Valencia or Nani, I think that is the great question. If you want force and be able to knock people over and possibly get a cross in - Valencia, if you want speed, force the defense out of position because of his skills to get around defenders, scoring ability and passing ability - Nani.
So the debate shouldn't be Nani or Valencia, it shouldn't come down to that, both should be in and Park, Giggs or Carrick should be out.
If he goes to another big club he will just have the same issues where there will be another talented player in the same position.
The person who said Nani is much better than Valencia is clearly talking out of their backside. There is a reason why Valencia started the CL final ahead of Nani, it's been discussed before and I agree with Fergie in that it was the right decision. He keeps the ball much better, crosses better, and tracks back. If Valencia was Portuguese I'd rather have him in the seleccao than Nani - every day of the week.
Nani still has a lot to offer and when on form he is a fantastic player. He offers a different option to Valencia, perhaps an option better suited to playing against the weaker teams or to throw on from the bench when the team is losing.
If he can improve his game and not give the ball away so much, and track back more, then he might just be able to start regularly ahead of Valencia, but until that happens, he might have to get used to being on the bench more, especially if Ashley Young moves to United too.
Chuchu - your post makes more sense than some of the comments posted here ;o)
I was away for a long time but I'm still following portuguese football and proud so far by what portuguese players did in europe in season 2010/2011!
As for me, I guess Nani was above all expectations!He shined and was more than decisive in many matches in premier League!Why he was left on the bench in champions league quarter finals and final!This is a question that only Ferguson can answer, and in all cases playing Valencia instead Of Nani made him pay the price in the final! I don't know why Nani's still under rated!He deserves more than this, he's one of the best players in the world :s!
I'm a big fan of Real Madrid, and I hope Nani can join his brothers over there(Ronaldo, Pepe, Carvalho, Mourinho and now Coentrao), but I'm affraid he'll face the same problems he faced with Ferguson, and he may stay on the bench for Di Maria/Kaka/Altintop or any other winger in the team since Ronaldo occupied already one wing, and that's what we don't want one year before Euro 2012!
So one year before the euro, I guess he should STAY where he is and wait one more season to join Real Madrid, hopefully after lifting the euro cup with his portuguese team-mates in Poland-Ukraine!
In the end what matters the most is Nani's satisfaction, he's mature now, and ready to help and give more and more to the SELECCAO! Força Nani!
But I just Heard that SAF wants to swap him for Sneijder and he doesn't need him anymore in his squad!How weird is this decision!Donno how can a great coach like Ferguson not to recognize the talent behind Nani and not to consider him among his first choices!:s
Personally I believe Nani is much better than Antonio Valencia and Giggs and he was snubbed from the starting line-up but I hope it hit Fergie in the head to start Nani from now on. Manchester United also needs to rebuild the depth in central midfield position or possibly aquire a defensive midfielder because this 4-4-2 formation won't work on all teams especially Barcelona.
I think Nani should stay at Manchester I believe he can win more honours under Fergie and I wish him the best of luck.
For the person who commented about Quaresma, it was his own fault for not fitting into Inter. He was very lazy and if I had to assume he probably thought Mourinho would guarantee him into the starting XI but in the end it was Mourinho would made the smart decision not playing Quaresma because we all know Mourinho won the treble.
Nani works in United. As for RM, he could work as LW but only if he is chosen before Di Maria or everyone else. It's a tough spot and RM has way too many wingers/strikers.
I can't see a team that could work Nani as well as ManU. I am happy for him and I hope he does well :) Força!
@judao/qatar Tricks and flicks will never win you the player of the year(which was all he did when he was at sporting)........indeed you do not know anything of football.
*why didn't he pick Berbatov to UCL final.
*Why didn't he star Nani.
because he thought {HE > club}
That is bang outta line. No player is bigger than Manchester United
i think his future's elsewhere....
but I personally like to see him go to another big club because formation is not suited to his style of play.