‘I want to be like Scholes’: New Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera says English great is his inspiration
Spaniard Herrera signed for United for £29million from Athletic Bilbao this summer and has started well despite the side’s early season struggles
Bienvenido Ander: Manchester United favourites give Red welcome to new £29m man Herrera
The 24-year-old, who was the subject of a ‘hoax’ bid claimed to be from the club last summer, has signed a four-year deal with the Old Trafford outfit after they met his contract release clause.
Back to the future: Sir Alex’s crystal ball predicted long ago that Ander Herrera could be Manchester United asset
Herrera has signed for United after they met his £28.4million release clause.
Van Gaal magic: Manchester United manager tempts Athletic Bilbao’s Ander Herrera to Old Trafford
Midfielder Herrera, part of Spain’s London 2012 Olympics squad, would become only United’s second midfield signing in seven years after Belgian Marouane Fellaini became the first in six last summer.