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Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverley aiming to grasp chance to shine at Wigan Athletic
Confident youngster keen to take opportunity..
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1 Sep 2010 11:46:00
By Zack Wilson
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is optimistic that his loan move to Wigan Athletic will help him develop and take him to the next level as a player.
The midfielder has enjoyed loan spells the Championship and League One at Watford and Leicester City in recent seasons, and is now relishing the chance to cut his teeth in the top flight. With first team opportunities likely to be limited at Old Trafford, Cleverley did not want to be playing reserve team football for the Red Devils.
With Wigan so close geographically, the youngster thinks it is an ideal club to join.
"This was the right next step for me," Cleverley told the Manchester Evening News.
"Sir Alex Ferguson had said he wanted to keep me but looking at the size of United’s squad and the quality of the midfielders, I worried I might not get many chances.
"I have been out on loan for two seasons and they have been good for me and my improvement. I didn’t want that progress to be hindered.
"So with all due respects to the reserves, I didn’t want to go back to that level.
"I went to see the manager last week and had a chat and we both came to the agreement that it would be best to go out on loan.
"Wigan suits me down to the ground. I don’t know the manager Roberto Martinez but I’ve heard good things about him. I know he likes to play football and you can see that the way Wigan play.
"That’s exactly the type of side I need. I can still stay at home so it is perfect. There are a lot of quality players at Wigan so I will be learning.
"I would have loved to have stayed at United but I had to be realistic. This is the best approach. I know there might be some regrets if suddenly there is a spate of injuries in United’s midfield but you cannot afford to think that way."
The 21-year-old is certainly not short of confidence, and is hopeful that he can shine in the Premier league with the Latics.
“My aim is to prove myself at this level and then hopefully next season it could be the Champions League with United," he asserted.
“I needed the week-to-week test of the Premier League if my game was going to keep on the up. I wanted to keep going up a level.
“Hopefully, I will be able to show at Wigan that I can get on the ball comfortably in the Premier League and score goals as well.
“I am confident in my ability and I want everyone to see it. If I do well at Wigan then in 12 months my confidence will be sky high and I will be better equipped to tackle the challenge at United."
The midfielder has enjoyed loan spells the Championship and League One at Watford and Leicester City in recent seasons, and is now relishing the chance to cut his teeth in the top flight. With first team opportunities likely to be limited at Old Trafford, Cleverley did not want to be playing reserve team football for the Red Devils.
With Wigan so close geographically, the youngster thinks it is an ideal club to join.
"This was the right next step for me," Cleverley told the Manchester Evening News.
"Sir Alex Ferguson had said he wanted to keep me but looking at the size of United’s squad and the quality of the midfielders, I worried I might not get many chances.
"I have been out on loan for two seasons and they have been good for me and my improvement. I didn’t want that progress to be hindered.
"So with all due respects to the reserves, I didn’t want to go back to that level.
"I went to see the manager last week and had a chat and we both came to the agreement that it would be best to go out on loan.
"Wigan suits me down to the ground. I don’t know the manager Roberto Martinez but I’ve heard good things about him. I know he likes to play football and you can see that the way Wigan play.
"That’s exactly the type of side I need. I can still stay at home so it is perfect. There are a lot of quality players at Wigan so I will be learning.
"I would have loved to have stayed at United but I had to be realistic. This is the best approach. I know there might be some regrets if suddenly there is a spate of injuries in United’s midfield but you cannot afford to think that way."
The 21-year-old is certainly not short of confidence, and is hopeful that he can shine in the Premier league with the Latics.
“My aim is to prove myself at this level and then hopefully next season it could be the Champions League with United," he asserted.
“I needed the week-to-week test of the Premier League if my game was going to keep on the up. I wanted to keep going up a level.
“Hopefully, I will be able to show at Wigan that I can get on the ball comfortably in the Premier League and score goals as well.
“I am confident in my ability and I want everyone to see it. If I do well at Wigan then in 12 months my confidence will be sky high and I will be better equipped to tackle the challenge at United."
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