Nani refutes talks of quitting United
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Shanghai Daily, June 28, 2011
Manchester United winger Nani has no plans to quit the English champion following the signing of Ashley Young last week, saying he welcomed the competition for a place in the starting lineup.
Nani had been linked with a move away from Old Trafford and admitted that watching games from the bench was "boring" but the Portuguese said he was looking forward to meeting his new teammate.
"Of course I have to welcome everyone they sign, I think Man United is a fantastic club. When they bring in new players, they know if it is good for the team or not, and this (Young signing) has to help them," Nani said. "It is good for the team, we want more (players) to help us to win trophies."
The 24-year-old explained that his experiences competing with the world's most expensive player, Cristiano Ronaldo, for a place in the Portugal lineup and previously in the United first team meant he was not concerned by the prospect of reduced appearances following Young's arrival.
"I've been there (at United) when Cristiano was there, Cristiano was one of the best players in the world. At that moment (I had no) worries about him (taking my place)," Nani said of his prolific countryman, who joined Real Madrid in 2009.
The Portuguese began last season in scintillating form before tailing off and losing his place in the side to Antonio Valencia for the 1-3 defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League final last month.
Former South Korean international Park Ji-sung also started the Wembley final on the flank ahead of Nani.
"It was boring because you want to play, everyone wants to play," Nani said. "The finals are for playing but the manager makes the decision and he knows who is better for the team and I have to respect that."
