Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong is “proud” to be admired by Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
There had been reports over the summer that ex-Manchester City man De Jong was a transfer target for United.
Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong is “proud” to be admired by Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
There had been reports over the summer that ex-Manchester City man De Jong was a transfer target for United.
When asked about the interest from Van Gaal by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, De Jong gave this reply.
“If many people like him respect me and recognise what I am doing, then I can only be proud.”
De Jong scored a sensational goal in Milan’s 5-4 Serie A victory against Parma on Sunday night.