The Japanese midfielder departed his homeland for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 today, as he looks to adjust to life at Old Trafford.
Seen as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 as he steps onto the pitch at Carrington.
Despite being only 23, the play-maker become one of the most sought after commodities in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904, guiding Borussia Dortmund to league titles on the trot.
However once the interest from United became clear, Kagawa was only interested in making the switch to Manchester and now that he has arrived, much will be expected of him.
Gifted with great skill on the ball and a particular eye for goal, he should thrive at the helm if given his favoured attacking role and alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 could form an offensive outlet, reminiscence of the classic Red Devils’ line-ups.
Scholes maybe on the decline but his passing and vision are still top-notch, meaning that Kagawa can learn the trade direct from the master himself. United’s philosophy of no nonsense, direct football has been lauded in a world filled with Barcelona’s tiki-taka
style but the club don’t have anything to show for it from last season.
The Reds lost out to arch-rivals Manchester City in virtually the last second of the Premier League, but Kagawa for one has vowed to secure a starting role in the team and perhaps give the fans a reason to celebrate once more.
"It is a big challenge for me. I have nothing but a positive mind now. I want to fight with confidence," he added.
Sir Alex Ferguson has already reiterated that the Japanese International will be given a chance to prove his worth on the pre-season tour and the player himself has taken on the challenge eagerly, claiming that he wants to prove himself before the Scottish
tactician.
"First, I want to display what I have at the training camp and prepare myself so that I can firmly gain a position in time for the opening game," Kagawa said.
Having been held in high regard during his time in the Bundesliga, the former Cerezo Osaka man comes to the Premiership with a burgeoning reputation that he is sure to enhance even further under Fergie’s tutelage.
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