‘It was the best decision I made in my life’ - Former Man United star opens up on leaving Old Trafford
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Former Man United star opens up on leaving Old Trafford || Imago

‘It was the best decision I made in my life’ - Former Man United star opens up on leaving Old Trafford

Stephen Oladehinde 14:22 - 03.08.2024

A former Manchester United midfielder has revealed that leaving the Red Devils was the best decision he made in his life.

Andreas Pereira made 75 appearances for United before signing a £10 million plus add-on contract with Fulham in 2022.

The midfielder spent a considerable amount of time at United, but he was never able to solidify his place in the starting eleven.

The player is now a significant member of Fulham's team after joining them and was instrumental in their win against Man United last season.

Pereira on leaving Man United

Pereira was blunt with his comment when asked about his Old Trafford departure in a recent interview.

The Fulham star told The Evening Standard, “I think it was the best decision I made in my life. 

Fulham star Andreas Pereira || Imago
Fulham star Andreas Pereira || Imago

“To come to live and play here, to enjoy my football, to get back into the national team with great players, to enjoy my football in the Premier League, leaving is the best decision I made.

“The time I was there, I really enjoyed being at a fantastic club. But I don't regret leaving. We [the players in my situation] have this desire to show it was wrong that we didn't play.

“With everyone's help around me [at Fulham], I achieved a great season. We started the season by losing a very important player, [Aleksandar] Mitrovic. 

Andreas Pereira at Manchester United || Imago
Andreas Pereira at Manchester United || Imago

“We had to search for the way we have to play without him. In January, Rodrigo [Muniz] came in, scored all the goals and made my life easier!'.

Pereira has already made 82 appearances for Fulham, where he has contributed 15 assists and eight goals.

Pereira has been able to regain his place in the Brazil team since joining Fulham, and he has already earned seven caps this season. He also scored his first international goal for Brazil in a friendly against Mexico.

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