Signs a new contract.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11757303/andreas-pereira-signs-new-four-year-manchester-united-contract
Ole: “Andreas has become an important member of the squad with his energy and hard work in midfield. He works non-stop every day in training, has a great character and knows what he has to do to continue his development here."
Ole: “Andreas is another player brought through our Academy that understands what it means to play for Manchester United. He came from another country but quickly understood the values of playing for this club and doesn’t take it for granted."
Andreas: “I have spent so long in Manchester that I now regard the city and the club as my home and I’m extremely happy to continue my career here. The manager has shown great faith in me and I can’t wait to get this campaign started under him."
Andreas: “We know that we all have to work hard and that started on day one of pre-season. I will be doing everything I can to help us perform the way we need to. I also want to thank my family for the trust they have in me and God for the opportunity he’ given me."
Official: Andreas Pereira has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2023, with the option to extend for a further year. #mufc [MU]
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posted on 5/7/19
Didn't Nainggolan only just move to them last year? How bad must he have been if they'd rather have Matic
posted on 5/7/19
Serie A would probably suit Matic now. And Lukaku. And Jones. And Young. And any other cumbersome players you can think of that we have lying around.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 5 minutes ago
Didn't Nainggolan only just move to them last year? How bad must he have been if they'd rather have Matic
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Maybe Conte feels Matic would be better in Italy?
Don't know how Nainggolan has done there to be honest although reports suggest he did well but Inter would prefer to play a younger player in midfield.
From Wiki he's described as:
Considered by many experts to be one of the best and most complete midfielders in Europe, due to his ability to aid his team both offensively and defensively, Nainggolan is a quick, dynamic, hard-working, physically strong and versatile midfielder, who is capable of playing in several midfield positions; possessing good vision, passing range, and technique, he is often used as a playmaker in front of his team's defensive line.[54][55][56][57][58][59] He is also known for his attacking drive, ability to get forward and eye for goal from midfield, courtesy of his powerful and accurate striking ability from distance, as well as his movement and ability to make late attacking runs off the ball; his talent, energy, skill, and wide range of attributes led to him being used in a more offensive role as an advanced playmaker behind the two forwards during his time with Cagliari.[55][56][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67]
Due to his pace, stamina, tenacity and aggressive tackling, as well as his willingness and ability to chase down and press opponents off the ball, Nainggolan is also a good ball-winner, and has frequently been used in a box-to-box role;[54][55][56][60][68][69] he is also capable of playing as a winger.[70] After his move to Roma, he was mainly deployed as a central or defensive midfielder in a 4–3–3 formation, and, on occasion, even as a right-back; following the arrival of Luciano Spalletti, however, he returned to playing in a more advanced role as an attacking midfielder or second striker in a 4–2–3–1 or a 3–4–2–1 formation.[55][60][68][69][71][72] He has also been used in a more central, attacking role, on occasion.[61]
In addition to his footballing abilities, Nainggolan has also been praised for his leadership in the media.[73]
Some energetic leadership coupled with his good grasp of English could make this a sensible short-term signing if true.
posted on 5/7/19
Just take the 10 million for Matic. No brainer.
posted on 5/7/19
Nainggolan is 31 so I wouldnt bother with that deal to be honest.
Have Inter shaken a magic money tree and found an extra £10m? We should reject the offer and ask for an extra £10m up front for Lukaku.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 6 minutes ago
Just take the 10 million for Matic. No brainer.
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bargain for the entire club
posted on 5/7/19
comment by _Viva_Vida (U6044)
posted 5 minutes ago
Nainggolan is 31 so I wouldnt bother with that deal to be honest.
Have Inter shaken a magic money tree and found an extra £10m? We should reject the offer and ask for an extra £10m up front for Lukaku.
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Maybe selling Nainggolan will help them with their FFP? I'm sure people with more FFP knowledge than me would be able to confirm but isn't it something to do with amortisation?
As for his age then he's pretty much the same age as Matic but he seems to have a better engine than him.
I'd actually go for this deal as not every one of our players have to be youngsters. This would also leave space for perhaps one midfield signing?
posted on 5/7/19
Is he a bit of a caaant though? Always had that impression but not sure why.
posted on 5/7/19
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 1 minute ago
Is he a bit of a caaant though? Always had that impression but not sure why.
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We could do with that on the field to be honest!
posted on 5/7/19
I forgot Pereira was at the club. I don’t think hr’s got much of a future in the team, he’s not good enough. Good news about Tuanzebe, he’s got a good chance of establishing himself in the squad.