However, Mourinho’s plans for Fellaini are not yet clear, so we’ll have to wait and see whether he’ll be a key part of the first team or just an occasional impact substitute.
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Speaking ahead of the new campaign after arriving in China for the side’s preseason tour, Rooney said: “I am excited for it. Of course we’re getting ready for the new season so we are trying to do everything the coach is asking”, the new signing added.
It is, in many ways, a huge vote of confidence for Rooney, who has recognised in the past that his days as striker are numbered following a string of woeful performances up-front.
Joining Manchester United after being cast out of his plans by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea two years ago his former boss is now at the helm of his current club. The first half was a little bit hard because we couldn’t score a goal but whatever, we made a good game and thank you to my team-mates.
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho may need to sell four first-team players – and Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Morgan Schneiderlin and Juan Mata look to be those four players.
“Hopefully we can have a good start to the season and be successful at the end of it”.
Forward Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper David De Gea have been kept in the 25-member Manchester United football squad which will travel to China for a pre-season tour.
Ibrahimovic joined United on a free transfer earlier this month after he made a decision to leave Paris-Saint Germain at the end of his contract, having spent the last four years in the French capital.
“I’m just looking forward and to carry on doing what I did a year ago from the start”, said Shaw.
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But the United captain, who will train during the tour but will not play against Borussia Dortmund in Shanghai or Manchester City in Beijing, said he is already enjoying life under the new regime.
