Sofyan Amrabat reveals Manchester United midfielders he admired growing up

Sofyan Amrabat was not short of answers when asked which Manchester United players he admired growing up, naming a string of Red Devils legends.

The midfielder has signed for the Red Devils on loan from Fiorentina for the season, with United holding an option to make the move permanent next summer.

The Morocco international will hope to be a regular in Erik ten Hag’s midfield, and it is understandably great United midfielders who stood out for him as he watched the team from afar.

Which Manchester United stars did Sofyan Amrabat admire?

Asked which Red Devils stars he admired, Amrabat said: ‘I think United had so many fantastic players and young midfielders. So, in general, I look more to the midfielders like Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, David Beckham. But there were so many big players. Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Louis Saha, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo. I can go on for one hour to say names.’

Advice from brother Nordin

Amrabat’s older brother Nordin has already turned out in the Premier League, playing for Watford from 2016-18 and the former Hornets man had some advice for his little brother ahead of the switch to Old Trafford.

‘Of course my brother and I spoke about it,’ said Sofyan. ‘He told me that he thinks that I have to go to the Premier League, it is the strongest league in the world so now I’m here, I can’t wait.’

Forging his own legacy at Manchester United

Sofyan Amrabat is hoping to forge his own legacy at Manchester United and make a name for himself in the Premier League. With his admiration for some of the greatest midfielders to ever play for the club, Amrabat will be looking to emulate their success and make a lasting impact at Old Trafford.

He will be hoping to make an immediate impact in Erik ten Hag’s side and prove that he is worthy of a permanent move next summer. With his brother Nordin’s advice ringing in his ears, Sofyan Amrabat will be looking to make his mark in the Premier League.