According to the Korean midfielder’s father, the Red Devils were opposed to the idea of him signing for the Londoners, but the player was determined to seek a transfer in order to play on a regular basis.
Despite being one of Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s most trusted troops, Ji-Sung Park found himself frozen out of the squad for several months last season.
After retiring from International duty to focus on his club career, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven man turned his full attention to life at Old Trafford, but with a number of new signings, game time became severely restricted for him.
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Now it seems that the switch might hold some unexpected rewards for the ex-Korean International, as he is the favourite to be given the captaincy by coach Mark Hughes.
While that remains to be seen, playing week-in, week-out is something that he will witness at the helm and according to his father, this was actually one of the main reasons why he rejected contract talks with United.
“Although he was in good condition last season, his playing time was limited by five to six games,” Sung-Jong said.
"He wanted a new challenge at a different place. Manchester United opposed the transfer until the end, but his heart was already set and he made the decision on the transfer.”
The player himself also revealed the same thing on Monday, claiming that for him money was nothing compared to a berth in the starting line-up.
"Last season I hadn't played as much. I would have had a good chance, an opportunity to play for Man United, but QPR made me a good offer. Their ambitions, their plan, everything was interesting for me,” he said.
Things at QPR haven’t looked brighter for quite a while and with a proven trophy winner at the club; their sagging fortunes could be on the rise once again, when they take to the storied field in London next term.
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