Manchester United player Anthony Elanga told Sky Sports that he received advice from Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 20-year-old Swede appeared this season in the first team of red devils eem 25 matches played, scored three goals and made two assists.
The forward revealed which players he was inspired by in his still short career: “I grew up watching Manchester United play, then Wayne Rooney and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.”
“I talk a lot with Cristiano in training. He’s always giving me advice. I grew up watching him play at Old Trafford. Being able to play with him is an incredible feeling”, said the youngster.
Even so, it’s not just Cristiano Ronaldo giving Anthony Elanga tips: “Lindelof, with whom I play in the national team, Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes. I also learned a lot from Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the national team. He gave me good advice. I have a lot of experience around me that can help me get to a higher level.”
Elanga has interesting numbers in his first season in Manchester United’s first team, but he’s already thinking about the next level: “I intend to improve every day, because that’s my mentality. I know I can improve and I have wonderful players, a good team and great people around me who can help me reach the next level.”
Erik ten Hag will take over the red devils next season and Anthony Elanga “approves” of the Dutch coach: “He has experience in Europe developing young players like me. He will bring exciting football to Old Trafford. He will be a great addition to the club and I can’t wait to work with him.”
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