Tag: Rafael

Former Man United defender claims Louis van Gaal HATED him

Jordan Harris

Former Manchester United defender Rafael has suggested that Louis van Gaal is the reason that his career has stagnated, the Daily Express report. The 25-year-old left Old Trafford for Lyon earlier in the summer, and despite making over 100 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, he found himself behind midfielder Antonio Valencia in the pecking order for a starting spot at right-back under the Dutchman. The Brazilian admitted that he felt that he was dropped unfairly, the Express report. “Valencia started playing as a right-back for Van Gaal. He’s…

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Manchester United outcast arrives in France for medical ahead of departure

Jordan Harris

Manchester United defender Rafael is set to follow teammate Angel Di Maria (via BBC Sport) and swap Old Trafford for France this summer. The Daily Express report that Lyon’s club president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed that the 25-year-old had arrived to undergo a medical ahead of a potential move to the Ligue 1 side. The right-back has made over 100 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, but found opportunities very limited under Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman often opted to use midfielder Antonio Valencia on the right-hand side of defence, restricting…

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Manchester United plan swap deal to secure Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan, with defender heading in opposite direction

Jordan Harris

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a swap deal that would see Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan move to Old Trafford, while defender Rafael looks set to head in the opposite direction. READ MORE: Manchester United News Man United want TWO Real Madrid stars in exchange for David de Gea Man United enter race for Christian Benteke, as Liverpool step aside According to the Daily Express, the 27-year-old’s agent had confirmed that talks were reaching a conclusion, and a move could be imminent. The Express suggest that the Premier League side…

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Manchester United plan swap deal to seal move for Benfica’s Nico Gaitan

Jordan Harris

Manchester United are preparing to continue their summer spending by making Benfica star Nicolas Gaitain their latest high-profile signing. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Reports claim Man United winger Angel Di Maria agrees €60m PSG move Fenerbahce close in on deal for Man United’s Robin van Persie With Memphis Depay already signed, the Metro report that Morgan Schneiderlin and Matteo Darmian are closing in on moves to Old Trafford. And they could be joined by the Argentinian winger. The Daily Star report that the 27-year-old has a £25m…

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