Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has advised current Ajax manager Erik ten Hag to keep David de Gea and Jadon Sancho at Old Trafford for the upcoming season. De Gea has been linked with a move away from United, but Berbatov believes the goalkeeper deserves more respect and should stay to prove his critics wrong. While De Gea has made high-profile mistakes, he has been a mainstay in the United team for over a decade and won the Golden Glove award last season. Berbatov also wants to see Sancho at United for at least one more season to prove his worth and show the qualities he demonstrated at Borussia Dortmund.
Why De Gea Deserves More Respect
De Gea has been a key player for United since joining the club in 2011 and has won numerous awards, including the Premier League Golden Glove four times. However, he has received criticism in recent seasons for high-profile mistakes, leading some to question his suitability for Ten Hag’s style of play. Despite this, Berbatov believes that De Gea deserves more respect for his contributions to the club over the past decade. He argues that everyone makes mistakes and that De Gea has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world over the past ten years. Berbatov hopes that De Gea will stay at United and prove his critics wrong next season.
Why Sancho Should Stay at United
Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for a fee of £70m but has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford. Berbatov believes that it would be premature to sell Sancho after just one season and that he needs at least one more season to prove his worth. He argues that Sancho still possesses all the qualities he demonstrated at Dortmund and needs the right environment on and off the pitch to succeed. If Sancho’s head is in the right place, Berbatov believes he will have a good season and prove his worth to United.
Conclusion
Berbatov’s advice to ten Hag is to keep De Gea and Sancho at United for the upcoming season. While De Gea has received criticism for high-profile mistakes, Berbatov believes he deserves more respect for his contributions to the club over the past decade. Similarly, Sancho needs at least one more season to prove his worth and show the qualities he demonstrated at Dortmund. Berbatov hopes that both players will stay at United and succeed under ten Hag’s leadership.