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Sofyan Amrabat names the Manchester United players he admired growing up.
When asked which Manchester United players he looked up to as a young fan, Sofyan Amrabat named a number of Red Devils heroes.
The midfielder joined the Red Devils on loan from Fiorentina for the current campaign, with an option for a permanent transfer to United in the summer.
The great United midfielders who stood out to him as he watched the club from a distance are undoubtedly why the Moroccan international will aim to be a regular in Erik ten Hag’s midfield.
Asked which Red Devils stars he admired, Amrabat said: ‘I think United had so many fantastic players and young midfielders.
‘So, in general, I look more to the midfielders like Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, David Beckham.
‘But there were so many big players. Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Louis Saha, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo. I can go on for one hour to say names.’
Nordin, Amrabat’s older brother, has already made a name for himself in the Premier League, having played for Watford from 2016 to 2018. The former Hornets player offered some advise to his younger sibling before the move to Old Trafford.
‘Of course my brother and I spoke about it,’ said Sofyan. ‘He told me that he thinks that I have to go to the Premier League, it is the strongest league in the world so now I’m here, I can’t wait.’