Ander Herrera opens up over Manchester United exit, revealing he never wanted to leave and Ole Gunnar

Ander Herrera opens up over Manchester United exit, revealing he never wanted to leave and Ole Gunnar
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Ander Herrera has insisted it was never his intention to leave Manchester United and revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate for him to stay at Old Trafford.

Having moved to United from Athletic Bilbao for £36million in 2014, making 189 appearances in a five-year spell at the club, Herrera joined Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

Herrera moved to PSG last summer but has only made nine league appearances for the French side this term

Herrera moved to PSG last summer but has only made nine league appearances for the French side this term

After a breakdown in talks with Old Trafford chiefs over a new deal, the Spaniard joined the French champions on a free transfer.

“When I look back a year ago, my intention was not to leave Manchester United,” Herrera told ESPN.

“I had some different opinions with the board but I respect them. I respect them a lot.

“They do things for Manchester United and I disagree with the people who say they don’t.