Manchester United winger Amad Diallo says he cannot wait to begin working with new head coach Ruben Amorim and desires to “make historical past” in a prolonged profession at Outdated Trafford.
The Ivorian scored twice to assist United’s interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy to a vital victory over PAOK on Thursday, ending the membership’s four-game look forward to a win within the Europa League.
The Dutchman has been in momentary cost at United after the membership’s hierarchy opted to dismiss Erik ten Hag following a dismal run of outcomes. The Purple Devils had gained simply 4 instances out of 14 matches performed in all competitions and are nonetheless languishing within the backside half of the Premier League desk.
Van Nistelrooy has overseen wins over PAOK and Leicester Metropolis, within the Carabao Cup, whereas additionally incomes a degree in opposition to Chelsea in his solely Premier League sport in cost.
Ruben Amorim begins work as United’s new head coach on Monday after agreeing to depart Portuguese giants Sporting CP, and Diallo admits he cannot wait to get cracking with the 39-year-old.
“I’m excited to have him on this crew and I can’t wait to work with him,” Diallo mentioned of United’s incoming boss after his match profitable efficiency in opposition to PAOK. “Everyone seems to be right here to provide his greatest, and typically it’s good. So at present we’ve got to take pleasure in collectively, and we’re prepared for the following step.
“I’m completely happy to be right here, completely happy to play for this membership, and yeah, I need to keep right here for an extended, lengthy, very long time to make historical past with this membership.”
Amad had been out and in of United’s aspect beneath Ten Hag, competing for a spot in opposition to the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony, however revealed his mindset is to at all times work laborious and enhance – one thing Van Nistelrooy admitted he was impressed by when he addressed the media.
“I at all times attempt to do my greatest, even when I’m not beginning,” Diallo mentioned. “I’m each time targeted, and everybody needs to play. We’re right here to play. And while you don’t play, it’s a must to give your greatest.”
He may very well be in rivalry to begin for United in opposition to Leicester Metropolis on Sunday, offering he shrugs off an ankle harm picked up within the latter phases of the sport in opposition to PAOK.
