Manchester United's record signing Dimitar Berbatov is set for an exit from Old Trafford this summer. There has been lot of speculation about his future but now its confirmed that he's leaving.
Sir Alex made it clear in his comments that he cannot guarantee regular first-team football to Berbatov at this point of time. Also, he really hasn't lived up to the expectations we all had from him when he was signed from Spurs.
Sir Alex said,
At the moment, he remains at United. But I'd listen to what he says. I think he's concerned he isn't getting enough first-team football. It's difficult for me to guarantee that. At 31, you can understand he wants that. It may lead to him looking elsewhere.
Berbatov's contract with United expires this summer and he won't be allowed to go as a free agent for sure since United paid more than £30 mn for his services. Most probably, they'll ask him to sign a one-year contract and then sell him to a club. His favorite destinations for a new club could be France or Turkey - but again nothing is finalized yet.
One thing is for sure, come summer and it would be game over for Dimitar Berbatov.
Manchester United Soccer School has started functioning inside Cooperge football ground in Mumbai, India. This soccer school has an artificial turf and aims to train the children in exactly the same way as MU Academy does in its home base in the UK.
A first of its kind in India, Manchester United Soccer School was set up in Mumbai in November 2011 in tie-up with WIFA. Its reported that the entire cost of the floodlights in four corners of the main turf as well as the turf have been borne by FIFA, while the cost of laying the smaller turfs for children is borne by Manchester United FC.
Manchester United Soccer School plan to run a number of courses from the Mumbai base over the coming years, placing great importance on football development but also on enjoying the game. It’s a message that has been taken all around the world by MUSS over the past decade.
The school charges Rs 12,600 per student for their five-week module training. The school reports they have enrolled 300 children for the first module.
During the launch of Manchester United Soccer School in Mumbai, two Red Devils, Denis Irwin and Quinton Fortune took part in a training session with the children. Gary Neville also made a visit later to interact with the kids and teach them new skills.
I hope this Mumbai based Manchester United Soccer School not only provide a positive learning experience for its enrolees but actually helps to produce some talented football players who can represent India at the international level.
For more information on Manchester United Soccer Schools in India, visit www.manutdsoccerschools.in
Park Ji-sung has silently achieved a feat that many cannot even think of - to play 200 games for Manchester United. He completed the milestone when he was introduced as a substitute in United's staggering comeback draw at Chelsea on last Sunday.
The 30-year-old energetic midfielder who joined Manchester United in 2005 from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven was considered a money-making venture by many critics. They claimed he was only bought to sell shirts in the Far East, but now Park has silenced all of them.
On joining United's 200 club Park Ji-sung said,
I am proud to reach this mark. I never thought I could play 200 matches for Manchester United. Some people did say those things (shirt-seller) when I came here. Now no-one says it. I am very happy that I proved Asian players can deal with the high levels of European football.
Park has been a key figure in Sir Alex's plans, perhaps for the energy he brings while on the field. Also, he has a remarkable habit of scoring in matches against the biggest oppositions.
Constantly troubled with injuries during his stay at Old Trafford, I hope Park Ji-sung keeps playing with the same amount of energy and helps Manchester United to lift trophies again and again.
This year the greatest show on earth, the London 2012 Olympic Games, comes to the UK. If you are based in Manchester, you have a unique opportunity to watch a major Olympic sport right here!
Old Trafford will be hosting nine Olympic football matches between 26th July and 7th August. The matches include a men's semi-final, a women's semi-final and the first appearance by the Great Britan men's team.
Yesterday, the Theatre of Dreams was inspected by a number of IOC and LOCOG officials. They were welcomed and given a tour by Manchester United legend - Sir Bobby Charlton.
Denis Oswald (chairman of the IOC's London 2012 co-ordination commission), Gilbert Felli (IOC director of sport Gilbert Felli) and Paul Deighton (Chief Executive Officer of LOCOG) were welcomed by Sir Bobby.
You can enjoy world-class hospitality at any of the nine matches to be played at Old Trafford as tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament are on sale now on a first-come-first-served basis until February 6th.
Hurry and apply for your tickets at tickets.london2012.com
By now all Manchester United fans would have known that we've agreed to sell Mame Biram Diouf to Hannover 96. The question, I'm pondering over is Why?
Diouf was signed from Molde FK in July 2009, and after a 30-month stay in English football, he's moving to Germany. I find his transfer really weird!
During all this time, he has played lot of football, he has gained valuable experience and made nine senior appearances for Manchester United, scoring one goal. He has good pace, good composure, plus he's young. So why was he sold?
Diouf becomes the third player to be sold by Manchester United during this January transfer window following the departures of Darron Gibson to Everton and Danny Drinkwater to Leicester City.
I wonder the intentions of Sir Alex Ferguson in the transfer business. In the last 2-3 years, we've bought lot of young players like Diouf, Chicharito, Bebe, Obertan and now 3 of these 4 are gone!
I wonder whether Sir Alex is losing his eye for talent or are our scouts crazy to suggest young players who look promising but fail to make it to the first team! What's wrong?
With Mame Diouf joining German side Hannover 96, I can only hope Chicharito is not going to be the next player to be sold in summer. It looks very unlikely, but with Welbeck and Rooney forming a formidable pair up-front and Chicharito not hitting the form like last year, he may well be shown the exit door at Old Trafford.
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