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title: "Manchester United: Fans praise Nani"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-praise-nani/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Callum Pragnell"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-09-16T20:00:43Z"
modified: "2019-09-16T20:00:43Z"
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# Manchester United: Fans praise Nani

**With the consistently formidable Cristiano Ronaldo taking up the right-flank, constantly hogging the spotlight with his dazzling displays in a United shirt, his fellow countryman on the opposite side of midfield – Nani – was frequently overlooked during his time at Old Trafford.**

To draw comparisons between the two Portuguese wingers, both slender in build and extremely fond of a step-over (or five) was deemed only natural. They had both come from Sporting CP and both demonstrated the exact same style of flair-heavy play, week in, week out.

Ronaldo obviously did it to a much higher, more consistent degree but Nani, with [FourFourTwo](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/play-nani) highlighting his flair, was an effective player, too. [40 goals and 73 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nani/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/33706) in 230 appearances for the Red Devils made him somewhat of a [cult hero](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/9xyq85/man_utd_youtube_nani_cult_heroes_what_a/) at Old Trafford.

The four-time Premier League title winner may never be hailed as one of the ‘true greats’ to ever don the United jersey – there have simply been too many – but his contribution to the cause will surely forever be appreciated on the red side of Manchester.

Now plying his trade in the MLS with Orlando City, the 32-year-old scored an absolute beauty last week. Here’s how supporters of his former club reacted to it on Twitter…

> Would take Nani back at United in\
> a heartbeat
>
> — Cal 🇨🇦 (@UtdCaIIum) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/UtdCaIIum/status/1173236261206876160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This guy was one hell of a baller
>
> — Musab009007 (@musab009007) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/musab009007/status/1173167503645843456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Always loved this guy. I think we got rid a bit soon.
>
> — ABHOC (@historyof\_a) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/historyof_a/status/1173167987777593350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> better than lingard
>
> — Hamam Fahrudin (@fahrudin\_hamam) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/fahrudin_hamam/status/1173267509291565056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Does he fancy a loan move in Jan?
>
> — Sweet Pugilism (@DreamsR4Real999) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/DreamsR4Real999/status/1173215505148186624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Bring him backkkk
>
> — mrfigz\_\_ (@mrfigz1) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/mrfigz1/status/1173232577718759424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Bring him back 😭
>
> — ⚽⚽⚽ (@WelshWizardV2) [September 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/WelshWizardV2/status/1173232217029521409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***United fans, would you take Nani back at your club? Let us know by commenting below!***