Amad: I am so motivated
Manchester United forward Amad says he is raring to go for the new 2024/25 campaign, after an impressive performance in our latest pre-season win, a 3-2 success over Real Betis in San Diego.
Our no.18 played a pivotal role in the victory over Manuel Pellegrini's side, winning an early first-half penalty that restored parity for the Reds, after Iker Losada had opening the scoring.
Marcus Rashford stepped up to notch the spot-kick, before Amad played his part in flipping the contest on its head soon after, smashing home a thunderous strike to make it 2-1 to United.
A constant livewire during his 62 minutes on the pitch, the Ivory Coast international has given manager Erik ten Hag much to think about as the new season approaches. Amad believes his performances during Tour 2024, presented by Snapdragon, can only help his cause.
Amad: I want to step up this season
Amad speaks of his desire and motivation heading into 2024/25, after playing a starring role as United beat Betis...
"I think we were ready for the game and as I said yesterday [at the pre-match press conference], I feel like everybody in training was focused and today I saw that my team-mates were focused. We are happy for the win.
"For me it is important for me to fight for the team and to help the team. I do my job on the pitch and I am happy for that."
Having benefited thoroughly from loan spells in the past at Rangers and more recently with Sunderland, the United forward hopes the new season can provide a real stepping stone to further chances under Ten Hag in 2024/25.
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"I am happy with [my] goal, but most importantly I am happy for the win," he added, speaking to club reporter Sam Carney at the Snapdragon Stadium.
"I want to step up this season because I am so motivated and I am so excited.
"I can't wait for the season to start."
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