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Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

Ander Herrera names future legend in Erik ten Hag’s squad

Premier League

Ander Herrera says Marcus Rashford can become ‘one of the biggest players’ in Manchester United’s history and says he is ‘optimistic’ for the club under Erik ten Hag. Rashford has been a mainstay in the United team since 2016, scoring 98 goals in 313 appearances for the Premier League club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a difficult spell last campaign, the England star has rediscovered some of his best form this term, scoring five goals and making three assists in 10 games in all competitions. Ex-United midfielder Herrera is delighted by Rashford’s revival and says the attacker has ‘everything’ to become a legend at the Theatre of Dreams. Football live scores He told ESPN: ‘Marcus makes a big difference when he’s fit and when he’s in a good...

Nov82020 by JBNo Comments

Herrera ‘died in the dressing room’, claims PSG boss Tuchel after Rennes win

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has given special praise to Ander Herrera after Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Rennes. The Ligue 1 side were depleted for their game against Rennes, with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti just some of the players out due to injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Herrera, though, stepped forward and created a goal for Angel Di Maria, who was hailed as the man of the match after scoring a brace. But for Tuchel, the former United midfielder merited singling out. “Ander was dead before the match,” Tuchel said. “He died in the dressing room tonight. What he did was exceptional. The same for Leandro Paredes. “We took risks. At the start, we hoped he would play an hour but it was necessary for him to play the who...

Oct212020 by JBNo Comments

Ander Herrera praises Solskjaer’s tactical decision during PSG defeat to Man Utd

Premier League

Ander Herrera has heaped praise on Manchester United’s gameplan against Paris Saint-Germain as well as Solskjaer’s decision in the second-half to change the tactics as they lost 2-1 to the Red devils. United went ahead in the first half through Bruno Fernandes' penalty, who got the chance to retake after his initial effort was saved, though they were pegged back when Martial scored an own goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite United playing a back three in the first half, Solskjaer switched to a back four to halt PSG’s growing momentum and was rewarded with a winner by Marcus Rashford. ‘I think the first half we didn’t start the game the best way, even though we had a couple of chances with [Angel] Di Maria and with [Layvin] Kurzawa,’ Herrera to...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Herrera reveals behind the scenes confusion that led to Man Utd exit

Premier League

Ander Herrera has opened up about the behind the scenes confusion that led to his Manchester United departure, saying he "deserved more attention" from the club. Herrera signed for United from Athletic Club for €36 million back in 2014, and went on to play in 189 games for the 13-time Premier League winners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 30-year-old was unable to help the club add to their league titles, but did get his hands on the FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao Cup during his spell at Manchester. Despite the fact that the Spaniard was a regular in United's line up throughout the 2018-19 campaign, he was made to wait for a proposal of fresh contract and turned down the chance to extend his contract when the offer arrived. (adsbygoogle...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

Ander Herrera reveals board disagreement led to Man Utd exit

Premier League, Ligue 1

Ander Herrera explains his move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite his intention to stay at Old Trafford. Ander Herrera has revealed he did not want to leave Manchester United last summer but said his decision was fuelled by "disagreements" with the club's board. Herrera left Old Trafford after five years to sign for Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent after contract talks with United broke down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder insists he is happy in Paris but concedes he would have liked to stay in Manchester much longer. "When I look back a year ago, my intention was not to leave Manchester United," Herrera told ESPN. • Dybala finally recovers from coronavirus after testing positive four times • Bundesliga cleared to restart season ...

Jul82019 by JBNo Comments

Herrera hits out at Man United board after PSG transfer

Ligue 1, Premier League

Ander Herrera claims the Manchester United board failed to convince him enough of his "importance within the squad" amid contract talks at the club, which led to his free transfer to Paris Saint Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old Spaniard signed a five-year deal with the French champions last week after his previous contract at Old Trafford expired on July 1. The Spain international signed for United from Athletic Club in 2014 and quickly became a favourite due to his tenacious style of play and passion shown on the pitch. Herrera played 189 matches for United in all competitions, scoring 20 goals, while also winning the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Jul42019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Ander Herrera’s £350,000 wage demands led to United exit

Premier League

Ander Herrera was allowed to leave Old Trafford for Paris Saint-Germain after the Spanish midfielder demanded a new contract worth £350,000 a week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions on Thursday after the end of his United deal at the end of June had left him free to sign with other teams. United have come in for some criticism for having allowed the Spaniard to leave at a time when they have been more forthcoming with new deals for the likes of Phil Jones, Ashley Young and Anthony Martial. Goal reports that Herrera was asking for an eye-watering annual salary of around £18 million in order to extend his five-year stay at the club which they were not willing to agree to. ...

May142019 by JBNo Comments

Herrera hits out at United flops – Mourinho tried everything!

Premier League

Ander Herrera believes Manchester United's players are responsible for 75 per cent of the team's poor season and has defended former boss Jose Mourinho, saying he "tried everything". The Spaniard is set to leave Old Trafford following the expiry of his deal this summer, amidst transfer speculation linking him with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Herrera has claimed that Mourinho's replacement, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is the right man to bring success back to United, saying the players are fully behind the Norwegian coach. However, the 29-year-old says the United squad must also shoulder the blame for their trophyless campaign and sixth-place Premier League finish. “We have to take responsibility,“ Herrera told the cl...

May112019 by JBNo Comments

Man United confirm Ander Herrera exit amid PSG rumours

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Manchester United have confirmed that Ander Herrera will be leaving the club this summer window after five years at Old Trafford. Rumours of interest from Paris Saint-Germain have been going around for some time as the 29-year-old entered the final year of his deal with the Red Devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder is yet to make any announcements regarding his next club, however, but did take time to bid farewell to United where he won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. "There is red in my heart, I knew it from the first time I played here and in the moment that I started to wear it," the Spaniard expressed in a farewell video released by the club. "A club with thousands of fans that respect and remember all the players who ...

May92019 by JBNo Comments

Herrera agrees £25m deal with PSG as he nears United exit

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Ander Herrera has agreed a contract worth £25million with Paris Saint-Germain to begin the summer window clear-out at Manchester United. However, reports have emerged that manager OIe Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to keep faith with out-of-form forward Anthony Martial, despite just 12 goals in 37 matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PSG have been in talks with Herrera since January and he has now accepted a three-year deal worth £160,000-a-week to make a transfer to Paris on free transfer on July 1. United are prepared to allow him leave on a free because they were unwilling to meet his terms to sign a new deal. Herrera's current deal is on £60,000-a-week and wanted close to £200,000-a-week to stay at the club. United executive vice-cha...