Herrera will never forget United fans
Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says there will always be a special place in his heart for our supporters.
Having received a standing ovation from large sections of our fans in Dublin, Ander's efforts have always been widely appreciated by supporters and it's something he says he will always hold dear.
A catch-up with Ander
Following our 1-1 draw with Athletic Club, MUTV caught up with ex-Red Ander Herrera to dissect the clash in Dublin...
“I have already done it a lot of times and always I feel proud to do it. Today here in Dublin. It was fantastic.
“They have shown me the support, the love and they know I feel the same for the club, for all of them.
“So I hope both teams, we [can] have a great season. Thanks to all of them for their love, for their support. And they know I will never forget them.’’
Keen to reiterate how he will always be a fan of the club, Ander added that even from afar, his admiration for United will always remain.
Ander Herrera – “I have United in my heart”
podcastUTD Podcast co-hosts Helen Evans and Sam Homewood travelled to Bilbao, Spain, to catch up with Ander Herrera, whose honesty and passion led to one of our best-ever episodes. The former Reds midfielder speaks fondly about his childhood as the son of a professional footballer and sporting director, before recounting his first spell as an Athletic Club player – which included their famous Europa League victories over Sir Alex Ferguson’s United in 2011/12. Herrera describes his 2014 transfer to Old Trafford in amazing detail and dissects his five popular seasons as a Red, offering amazing observations of former managers Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer along the way. Then comes the touching moment he breaks down in tears, when discussing his difficult decision to leave the club for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. After three seasons in France, Ander is back in the Basque country with his beloved Athletic Club and their magnificent San Mames Stadium is the backdrop for our unmissable conversation. Remember, as well as listening, you can watch it in full by tapping the camera button on your podcast screen. Enjoy!
“That means you have done something good for the club, at least. I always put everything on the pitch for the club, for the badge. I feel so proud to have been a Manchester United player.
“That stays with me for the rest of my life and and I will support from Bilbao the team.
“I am optimistic for this season as well with the Premier League and with all the trophies, so I hope both teams we can have a great season.”
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“I watched the game yesterday and the second half was fantastic at Old Trafford,” added Ander.
“I think today, we also played a good game. It's true that after the red cad we were tired. We couldn't just defend and in the end United scored their goal.
“Last year, United improved a lot. I think they are close to reaching the last year's champions, Manchester City.
“I'm going to support from Bilbao as I already said and hopefully we can have a fantastic season.’’