It’s difficult to know what to make of Nani’s situation at Manchester United. He’s said to be in negotiations with the club, looking for an extension to his current deal (which runs for a further two years). But The Mirror recently ran a story which suggested that talks have all but broken down.
They claim that United may be ready to cash in on the 25-year-old after five successful seasons together. It’s also suggested that Nani has compromised his initial demands twice in order to speed negotiations along, but Manchester United have failed to come to any agreement.
This story arrives just a couple of weeks after Nani admitted he was considering his future:
“I have had five seasons at Manchester United and have won all the titles. Now I am really happy, but I don’t know about my future. Now I will study opportunities. Football is not only about England or Spain. It is possible to enjoy success in other countries. My agent is waiting on news about United. We have presented a counter-offer and now we are waiting on an offer from the club.”
It seems that the tables have turned. Whilst Nani and his agrent started off playing a little hardball, Manchester United have now put them in a position where they’ve been forced to negotiate down.
The truth is, he plays second fiddle to Antonio Valencia over on the right and he’s not as important to Manchester United as he likes to think.
Having said that, there are very few players who offer the same levels of talent as Nani in world football. He’s got sublime feet, can move the ball about well and always ends up providing assists (if not goals). He’s one of a select few at United who can create something out of nothing. His technical ability is superb and it’d be a real shame to see him go.
So if his demands aren’t too high, I hope Fergie offers him a new contract with fair terms. I’ve seen him described before as United’s ‘last great entertainer’ and perhaps that’s true. He’s a genuine flair player who combines his skill with end product. It’d be a real shame to see him go and flourish at another club, but that’s what United risk if they don’t extend his contract.
What’s your take? Does Nani merit a new deal or is it time he moved on?
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End product dont make me laugh..kagawa is the new kid in town…bye bye nani
kagawa is a cam we need four wingers young, valencia and giggs who also plays cm so we need two more wingers nani and someone else
we need luka modric man u,with the presence of kagawa we will be sure that our midfeild will be strong
bye modric
Choice matters man united manager should ask him if he Wil stay or live cos i believe is just a mater of yes or no so dat man u can look for some one t replace is position because is almost dsame tin cristiano ronaldo did t united dat make dem go down dis season so let him open up. As for united manager he should look for oder player t sign mostly d midfield area t replace paul scholes even giggs and rio ferdinand cos dis men are old so dey need t be replace