Cavani world exclusive: I'll do the shirt justice
Manchester United's deadline-day capture of legendary Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has the club's fans everywhere eager with excitement.
Across Europe's top five leagues, only Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have more goals than El Matador since he made his debut with Palermo back in 2007.
Supporters have been keenly awaiting Edinson's reaction to joining the club, and we are pleased to say that he delivered just that when he spoke to us from home for this world-exclusive, first major interview as a Red.
You can watch the first part of his interview in our video player below, or read every word he had to say by scrolling down...
And of course you had plenty of other offers, so how did you decide to accept the offer and sign for United?
“Yes, we did have a lot of different options, [even] at a time when things aren’t so easy, neither in sport nor in the world in general. I was very attracted by the chance to play in English football, and what’s more, for Manchester United, so that was a really big attraction for me, and a huge motivation too, because I feel that I still have a big desire to compete, to work hard and to give the best of myself. Let’s hope that I can be up to the task and can represent this club, and along with everyone, help take it to the top.”
El Matador is a Red!
GalleryYou may be familiar with our new striker already, but if not, review his career here in 15 images…
“Yes, it’s a fantastic challenge, and an exciting responsibility too, which I’m accepting with the best will in the world, and like I said, I’ll be working really hard to perform at my very best so I can leave that number, that shirt, just how it was left by those players you just mentioned.”
Look out for the second half of Cavani's exclusive interview on ManUtd.com and in our Official App on Saturday.
Our 2020/21 home, away and third kits are available now from United Direct.