(Manchester United News)
Ander Herrera has spelled out his desire to remain at Manchester United for many years and follow in the footsteps of a number of long-serving Reds.
The summer acquisition from Athletic Club has been in excellent form recently and won February's Player of the Month award. After starting a string of matches, he has pinned down a place in Louis van Gaal's line-up and scored twice against Aston Villa to take his season tally to seven.
In an exclusive interview with United Review
, the official matchday programme, the 25-year-old midfield all-rounder made it clear that he is very content at Old Trafford.
"I’m very happy," he enthused. "Even when I was not playing, I was also happy. I am at Manchester United. I feel really lucky to be here. The manager has to decide who is playing or not but we have to respect always the decision he makes. The manager wants the best for the team, the best for us and we have to follow him always.
"When I signed for Manchester United, I was thinking of players like Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia, Rafael da Silva and, although he is not here now, Darren Fletcher. These are people who have been playing for a long time for United. It’s my dream to be here for a long time because I am in the right team, in the right league and in the right country. I feel very happy and I want to stay at the club for many years to come."
Herrera believes he has handled the change from performing in La Liga to competing in the Barclays Premier League as his first-class displays have illustrated. "I feel I quickly adapted to this league and this country because I am so comfortable here," he added. "I think [we at] Manchester United are always helping each other to adapt and to feel like we’re at home. I feel really good at United and I hope to stay here for a long time."
