Former Manchester United star Nani is on the verge of joining Melbourne Victory in the A-League.
Former Manchester United star Nani is on the verge of joining Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Victoria Victory Nani, a former star for Manchester United, has made headlines for his aggressive promotion of the A-League men’s competition.
We can confirm that a 35-year-old Tony Popovic is considering declining to join him as a marquee player, according to a story first reported by an experienced journalist and Kick360’s Tom Williams. Ray Gutta, Nani’s prospective recruitment would be a coup for the A-Game Men since attendance fell to all-time lows in 2021–22 as a result of COVID-19 disruptions and a general lack of interest in the league.
In 10 appearances during the second half of last season, the Portuguese international made his switch to Serie A team Venezia, recording one assist. Nani completed two seasons with MLS team Orlando City, where he scored 28 goals in 77 games from 2019 to 21. He then moved to Italy.
The silky-skilled winger’s time at Manchester United from 2007 to 2015, when he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and won the 2007–08 Champions League, four Premier League titles, and four FA Cups, is, however, best remembered. Out of 112 appearances for his nation, he also helped Portugal win the European Championship in 2016.
It is hoped that Nani’s probable arrival will help Melbourne Victory challenge the team in 2022–23 after the team’s most recent campaign saw them lose to eventual champions Western United in the semi-finals.
Star victory winger Marco Rojas still hasn’t signed a deal for the upcoming campaign; Nani might step in as a replacement if the New Zealand international decides to go. In order to raise their reputation, clubs were urged to sign A-League men’s superstar players earlier this year by Australian Professional League chief executive Danny Townsend.
‘With all due respect, Milos and Bobo are not marquee players in my opinion; they are seat guys’ as Townsend stated at Western United’s pregame. ‘The marquees are genuine global stars, and our game needs them. It’s been attacked historically for being a Chinese hit, but our game needs a Chinese hit.’
In order to see a lot of players entering the league the next season who will fight over seats, let’s consume a lot of sugar in the upcoming off-season.
Former Manchester United star Nani is on the verge of joining Melbourne Victory in the A-League.