Smalling: In His Own Words

"The chance of coming to the biggest club in the world is something I just couldn’t turn down. I’m excited about working with Sir Alex and the fantastic players here."

"I’ve played in the Europa League, but the thought of stepping up to the Champions League is great. I can’t wait."

Smalling: In The Words Of Others

"Chris is an extremely talented young defender, who we have been monitoring for some months. He’s very quick and reads the game well. He will be a great asset to the club, playing alongside some of the best defenders around and we’re delighted to

have secured his signature."
Sir Alex Ferguson

“If you analysed his performance, he played with a maturity I'm not entitled to expect from a player so young." 
Roy Hodgson