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Ander Herrera advised Juan Mata about Edinson Cavani’s imminent transfer to Manchester United so that the Spaniard could help the former Paris Saint-Germain striker to establish himself at the club.
The 33-year-old Cavani joined United on the deadline on October 5, but had to be quarantined for two weeks and didn’t make his debut until a goalless draw with Chelsea on October 23.
The Uruguayan made his first start for United against Istanbul Basaksehir last week, but had a profound impact on the comeback in Southampton on Sunday, assisting Bruno Fernandes and scoring twice to inspire United to a 3-2 win since 2-0 against after entering the half. -time.
The 32-year-old Mata is nearing the seventh anniversary of his move to United and the one-year option in his contract could be activated to link him to the club until 2022. Herrera joined United five months after Mata and played with Cavani for eight months . at PSG before the Ligue 1 club’s record scorer went free.
Manchester United secured a spectacular comeback in Southampton on Sunday, thanks in large part to Edinson Cavani’s two goals from the bench.
Bruno Fernandes’ goal put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on track to rally from 2-0 down at St Mary’s, giving United a third consecutive Premier League victory.
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“Ander, who played with him at PSG, called me and said: ‘I think Edinson is going to go to your club, you will see that he is a great player, a great professional. And I know you will help him.’ Mata said The team.
“So since Edison came in, I try to answer any questions he has about the club or the dressing room. I can help translate when he wants to communicate with the club people, on the staff.
“And since he’s here, like Ander said, I can see how focused he is, his professionalism. Edinson has done a lot in football and he’s still very humble. And it’s great to have him. He brings his experience, he will bring him a lot of goals. .
“Did I advise you to buy umbrellas? Yes, as a joke. I told you that it rains a lot more in Manchester than in Paris. So it’s not really bad advice.
“We (Mata and Herrera) talk a lot, but our relationship is above that. We have had a great connection for a long time, as we played together in the Spanish Under-21s.
“He’s a great guy, we had a great time together in Manchester. After the match at the Parc des Princes, we had a nice chat together in the tunnel.”
Herrera, 31, could be a starter for PSG on his first return to Old Trafford in the Champions League on Wednesday night after spending five years with United, where he won three trophies and was voted Player of the Year. Sir Matt Busby for 2016-17.
United need one point to qualify for the round of 16 and are three points clear of PSG in Group H.
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