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Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Immature' Nani Has Finally Grown Up
Now Fergie admits he has a decision to make - Nani or Valencia?
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Feb 2, 2010 2:55:00 PM
By Adithya Ananth
Manchester United winger Nani insists that his confidence in himself has finally returned following a sensational performance in last weekend's 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
And his manager agrees as Sir Alex Ferguson branded his winger "fantastic" and admitted his form has presented a selection headache.
The Portugal international scored the opening goal and went on to set up Wayne Rooney for the second en route to securing three points at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
"The manager has shown confidence in me, I have been given more time on the pitch and that has given me belief in myself," said Nani, according to The Mirror.
Nani arrived at Old Trafford on a £17.3 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon and was largely in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo, before an alleged fall-out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson put his career with the Red Devils on the boil.
However, it appears that the duo have buried the hatchet, as Ferguson recently insisted that the 23-year-old midfielder has finally grown up.
And his manager agrees as Sir Alex Ferguson branded his winger "fantastic" and admitted his form has presented a selection headache.
The Portugal international scored the opening goal and went on to set up Wayne Rooney for the second en route to securing three points at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
"The manager has shown confidence in me, I have been given more time on the pitch and that has given me belief in myself," said Nani, according to The Mirror.
Nani arrived at Old Trafford on a £17.3 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon and was largely in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo, before an alleged fall-out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson put his career with the Red Devils on the boil.
However, it appears that the duo have buried the hatchet, as Ferguson recently insisted that the 23-year-old midfielder has finally grown up.
"He has been pretty immature since he came to the club, but you are seeing the development now," Ferguson told MUTV.
"It is amazing when you talk to the players, they all think he is fantastic and want him to play.
"We are all delighted with him.
"We are getting consistency from him now. It gives me a massive decision now between Nani and Valencia.
"He is a shy boy and you hope games like at Arsenal will give him the confidence to know he is a United player."
Nani is keen to take the positives from Sunday's Man of the Match performance.
He added: "I know I can do a good job for the team, we believe in ourselves and can win titles and have success this season.
"I think it was my best performance for United at Arsenal and hopefully we can carry on and get better in the future."
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