Former Man United winger Nani has expressed his admiration for a Tottenham midfielder and believes he would be a perfect fit for the Red Devils.
There has been a lot of debate over Thomas Frank’s midfield selections at Tottenham so far this season.
Some have suggested that playing Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur together nullifies Spurs creatively, but it does not appear as if Frank is going to change his mind on his midfield anytime soon.
However, what is undeniable is that Palhinha’s arrival has made Tottenham much more defensively solid, and one former Man United man is a huge fan of the 30-year-old.
Nani reveals what he noticed about Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha
Nani played with the Portuguese midfielder when he was first breaking through at Sporting Lisbon, and he admitted that he became a ‘complete player’ very soon.
The 38-year-old believes that the on-loan Bayern Munich man will be a huge asset for Thomas Frank’s side this season.
Nani told Covers.com (as relayed by TEAMtalk): “Joao Palhinha is a great player. I played with him at Sporting, where he was growing and learning a lot. After a few years, he became one of the best players in his position.
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“He’s very strong and talented at winning and recovering the ball, and tackling. He’s also improved his forward play, scoring goals, connecting with the team, and moving forward with the ball. He’s become a complete player in his position.
“I think he’s a great player and can do really well for Tottenham. He had an opportunity with Bayern and we’re not sure what will happen next season, but he’s a player who can play for any team in the world. He just needs to be consistent and fit, as injuries sometimes cause problems. I trust he will have a fantastic career.”
Nani says Palhinha has Man United DNA
What will irk some Spurs fans is that the former United winger hinted that he would love to see his compatriot at Old Trafford, describing him as a player who would fit into Man United’s DNA.
Nani added about Palhinha: “He is a player with energy, with power to recover balls and to fight, that is something that fits into Man United’s DNA.
“Having players who are able first to fight on the field, like to recover the ball and challenge opponents to help the team win games. You can’t give your opponents any time in the Premier League and he has the energy and physical abilities to be such an asset for anyone.”
According to reports, Tottenham are expected to take up the £26m option to sign Palhinha permanently.