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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Amad reveals Man Utd season goal as he sends warning to Red Devils fans
Manchester United winger Amad has give his thoughts on the upcoming campaign and backed manager Ruben Amorim to be a success, despite their struggles last season Manchester United star Amad has urged fans to be "patient" and claimed that a top five finish would be a "good season" for the Red Devils. United are looking to bounce back form their worst ever Premier League campaign last season. They finished 15th in the league and missed out on a spot in the Champions League after losing 1-0 to Tottenham in the Europa League final. However, Amad remains confident that United will "win a lot" under Ruben Amorim. "I think they have to be patient with us," the winger said. "There's a new manager, with new players and new tactics. We know last season wasn't really good for the team, but I think this season we will win a lot with him (Amorim). "And I hope this season that we are going to achieve a lot of good things by the end of the season. A good season will be top five. I hope we can achieve top five at the end of the season." Amad also gave his thoughts on United's transfer business so far, with Matheus Cunha having joined from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo also set to make the move to Old Trafford. "He's a good player," Amad said of Cunha. "We need good players in the team and he'll bring a lot to the team. I hope he can give us some different things. Especially last season, we missed a lot of good players in the final third. He scored a lot of goals last season, so I just wish him all the best." And when asked about Mbeumo, he added: "Of course I'm looking forward to playing with him. We need good players in the team who can bring something to the final third. We are really excited to have them in the team and I hope that together we can give something to the fans at the end of the season because they deserve it." United drew 0-0 with Leeds in their first pre-season friendly on Saturday and Amorim admitted that his side were off the pace. "It was a pre-season game. The gaps between our sectors was sometimes too big," he said. "We have a lack of pace, especially in the middle of the park and you can feel it is hard to win and bring the ball. But we created chances. I think Matheus Cunha showed what we need. That he is a player when he receives the ball between the lines can be really aggressive in the direction of the opponents. "We watched that during last season in a different team so we expect the same thing. Of course you can see the connection between him and Bruno is still not there but it's going to be a good connection."
New York Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Manchester United would have ‘good season' with top-five Premier League finish
Amad believes that a top-five finish in the Premier League would represent a good 2025-26 season for Manchester United. United recorded a 15th-place finish in 2024-25, their lowest since they were relegated from the top division in 1974, although they did reach the Europa League final — losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. Ruben Amorim's side will not be playing in European football this season as a result. Advertisement Fifth place would also have been enough to qualify United for the Champions League in 2025-26, due to the Premier League's superior UEFA coefficient in 2024-25 securing it an extra spot for next term. This summer, United have added Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon as first-team squad arrivals, with an agreement in place to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. 'A good season will be top five,' Amad said after United's goalless draw against Leeds United on Saturday, the club's first pre-season match. 'I hope we can achieve that top five at the end of the season because I think we would deserve it. 'I think the fans have to be patient with us. There's a new manager, with new players and new tactics, so we know last season wasn't really good for the team. 'But I think this season we will win a lot with him and I hope we are going to achieve a lot of good things by the end of the season.' United's pre-season continues with their Premier League Series tour of the United States with matches against West Ham United, Bournemouth and Everton between July 27 and August 3, before playing Fiorentina on August 9. ()
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd vs Leeds: Ruben Amorim gets clear transfer message as Matheus Cunha makes impression
MAN UTD 0-0 LEEDS: Ruben Amorim's side kicked off their pre-season campaign with a match against their old rivals in Stockholm ahead of their tour of the United States next week Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 0-0 draw against Leeds in Stockholm with one eye on next week's tour of the United States. Ruben Amorim handed a debut to the club's marquee summer signing, Matheus Cunha, in a strong first half team and the Brazilian attacker was by far the brightest spark in a relatively dour opening 45 minutes, where he linked neatly with United's other new boy, Diego Leon, on the left-hand side. Neither team could find a breakthrough and both rang the changes at half-time with United fielding a completely new XI for the second period. It was Leeds who came closest to the opener after the break with Tom Heaton making two good saves to keep the Premier League new boys at bay with Amine Ramazani spurning a golden chance to score. United and Leeds traded blows in the second half but, as the game petered out, honours stayed even amid a flurry of late substitutes from both sides. Cunha leads from front Cunha is one of the club's two summer signings to date and he was by far the brightest spark in a dire first half showing from both teams. The former Wolves man was dynamic and was one of the few players threatening to make things happen in the final third. He started proceedings as the left-sided No 10 in Amorim's preferred system and immediately looks right at home. The Amad dilemma Amad was one of the few shining lights in a difficult campaign for Manchester United and he looked bright again in Stockholm. But where does he fit best in United's current shape? He started here as the right wing-back but swapped positions with Toby Collyer to take up the right-sided No 10 spot. The uber-talented star has the attributes to thrive further up the pitch but it will be intriguing to see where he plays with Bryan Mbeumo incoming. Amorim's wing-backs are as good as wingers at time given how high they are up the pitch. Amad has caught the eye in an attacking role in the past, though. Whatever the manager's decision, one thing is for sure: Amad should surely be on of the first names on Amorim's teamsheet this coming season. Leon's first look United's game at the Strawberry Arena gave fans an early glimpse of their new wing-back, just 18. And Leon showed why he is now set to stay and compete for a place in Amorim's team instead of Harry Amass, who is poised to head out on loan. He looked comfortable high up and pitch and crafted one chance for Chido Obi in a lacklustre first half with a neat no-look pass. Leon has obviously been signed with the future in mind, but as far as first impressions go, this was positive. Signings - and sales - needed Yes, this point isn't exactly hot off the press, but Manchester United really need to kick into action in the transfer market. Their first half performance was reminiscent of plenty of United's games last season bar a brief flurry of penalty box action late in the half. If Amorim is to succeed, then he needs to be backed with signings. Cunha and Leon looked bright and Mbeumo was one of the Premier League's top attackers last season. He and Cunha in particular will help United no end, but they need much more if they are to have a successful season. Yes, funds are tight so that means player sales are needed. But United need to get moving on that front if they are to give Amorim the tools he requires to rebuild this team properly. Over to you, then, Ineos. The kids are alright Listen, it's the first game of pre-season: and it's certainly not all doom and gloom for Manchester United. The likes of Amad, Leon, Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo and Bendito Mantito to name just a few are evidence that the future is bright for United, even if things aren't all rosy at the moment. United just need the right signings to help balance things out and push them back among the Premier League's elite. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd star delights fans by wearing £80 Glastonbury shirt to training
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United side have returned to Carrington for pre-season ahead of a massive season as they look to turn their fortunes around and Amad turned heads by wearing a striking T-shirt Manchester United star Amad left fans delighted after turning up to the first day of training wearing a multi-coloured Glastonbury T-shirt. The winger has become a fan-favourite at Old Trafford after lifting the struggling side with some excellent individual performances last season and he appeared in good spirits as he returned to Carrington on Monday for the start of pre-season. Amad was seen entering the training facility wearing the eye-catching football-style T-shirt with neon pink, green, blue, red and yellow zig-zag streaks running through it. At the top of the shirt was three white stripes running across the shoulders, a V-neck white collar, an Adidas logo and a Glastonbury icon at the top left. He was also wearing black sunglasses and holding a black duffel bag and he entered the building wearing denim short and green trainers. His shirt number 16 was also printed on the back of the shirt, which has been inspired by the music festival's pyramid stage and colourful tower alongside it. It's known as the Adidas Originals x Festival shirt and was available to purchase for £80, but the jersey sold out before Glastonbury even started on June 25. Amad's choice of T-shirt went down well on social media as one wrote: "Amad with the Glastonbury T-shirt on, my man!" Another wrote: "Love the Adidas top, it's mint," as a third said: "Welcome back star boy," and added: "Amad's a Glastonbury guy? Give him another new contract." Amad was one of United's first names on the teamsheet last season in as he scored 11 goals and assisted eight in all competitions in his breakthrough year under Ruben Amorim. He suffered a devastating injury that disrupted the end of his season, though he did return for the final seven games as he inspired the team on their journey to the Europa League final, which they lost 1-0 to Tottenham. Amad was one of many familiar faces spotted back at Carrington, along with the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Mason Mount, Matthjis de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. United, who have added one big signing in Matheus Cunha, are gearing up for a massive season under Amorim as they look to turn their fortunes around following a disastrous season that saw them finish 15th, with 18 defeats.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd star Amad rocks up to pre-season training in retro £80 Glastonbury T-shirt as fans rave about his outfit
United's first pre-season game coming up in 10 days time MAD FOR IT Man Utd star Amad rocks up to pre-season training in retro £80 Glastonbury T-shirt as fans rave about his outfit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMAD DIALLO took centre stage by rocking up to Manchester United training in a Glastonbury shirt. Amad looked like a top front-man while wearing the football-style jersey as he arrived at Carrington on Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Amad Diallo went viral after rocking up to Carrington in a Glastonbury shirt 6 Amad wore a pair of designer sunglasses with the iconic jersey Credit: Getty 6 The top has the Glastonbury crest and adidas Trefoil logo 6 The winger even had his shirt number 16 printed on the back Credit: Getty The 22-year-old was reporting for the first day of United's pre- season, where he met new team-mates Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon. Amad even had his shirt number 16 printed on the back of the multi-coloured zigzag arrow jersey, inspired by Glastonbury's iconic pyramid stage and its colourful ribbon tower. The Adidas Originals x Festival shirt, which had the Glastonbury crest as the badge, was only available online for £80, but sold out before Glasto even started on June 25. The Ivory Coast winger, whose eight goals made him United's joint-top goal scorer in the Premier League last season with Bruno Fernandes - paired the top with Louis Vuitton jean shorts and green Adidas trainers. READ MORE ON MAN UTD PRIME SUSPECTS Man Utd's secret talks over warts-and-all Amazon documentary revealed And fans raved about Amad's sway attire, with one writing: "Amad Diallo x Glastonbury Shirt 🙌." Another wrote: "Amad with the Glastonbury T-shirt on, my man!" A third said: "Amad rocking the adidas Originals x Glasto jersey 😮💨." Harry Amass, Toby Collyer, Matthijs de Ligt, Tyler Fredricson, Tom Heaton, Ayden Heaven, Kobbie Mainoo, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Luke Shaw and Joshua Zirkzee were also spotted arriving. 6 Amad was among the first cohort of players who arrived at Carrington on Monday Credit: Getty Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Players were expected to arrive on a staggered basis over a two-day period — although five stars have been told to stay away. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all appear to have no future at the club. Moment man 'headbutted dad at Manchester airport before brawling with cops' Portugal stars Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have also been granted extended leave following the tragic death of their international team-mate Diogo Jota. United skipper Fernandes and Dalot were at the funeral in the Portuguese town of Gondomar on Saturday. Ruben Amorim has a huge pre-season on his hands, with United suffering their worst-ever Prem campaign after finishing 15th last season. The Red Devils kick off their pre-season schedule with a game against Leeds in Stockholm a week on Saturday. Amorim's men then travel to the US for matches against West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton. Serie A side Fiorentina visit Old Trafford on August 9 ahead of United's first Premier League game of the season at home to Arsenal on August 17.
