Why I Left Man Utd For China, Fellaini speaks out. After spending just over 10 years in England with Everton and the Red Devils. the Belgium international made the switch to Chinese outfit Shandong Luneng.
Marouane Fellaini surprised many when he left Manchester United to move to the Chinese Super League, and the Belgian has now revealed why he chose China.
Fellaini divided opinion at Old Trafford after becoming David Moyes’ first signing back in 2013, and after a rough start he started having more of an impact and went on to win the UEFA Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.
“I went to Shandong Luneng now because they were interested for years already. And I felt ready for a new challenge, a new culture, a new life,” Fellaini told Het Nieuwsblad, according to Sports Witness.
“Okay, I’m only 31 years old. But I signed for three years. Afterwards, I’m 34, then it would be too late to go to China.
“I could have joined a top European club and been important there for two more years, that would have been no problem. But after 10 years and 350 games in England, I felt ready for this step. I’m happy with my choice.
“I’m already a professional for more than 12 years and everything went fine. I made my own choices and don’t regret anything. I played at Standard [Liege], the biggest club in Belgium and won titles there. I went as a record transfer to the Premier League and opened doors to England for other Belgian players.
“At Everton, I did well and at United, I won some cups and a Europa League. The only thing missing is a Premier League title, that’s true. “But I don’t dream anymore about a comeback to European top football. But maybe a comeback to Belgium, why not?”
Source: SoccerLaduma
