Manchester United finally signed a striker this summer in Edinson Cavani, after being linked to several centre-forwards in the transfer window. The Red Devils have been desperate for a consistent goalscoring striker who guarantees goals every season, even though Martial scored a lot of goals last season. In his latest interview with Manchester United’s Official Website, Cavani has talked about how Solskjaer influenced his move to Old Trafford.
It was earlier reported that Edinson Cavani has got the fabled Manchester United No.7 shirt. Cavani joins the Red Devils in such a situation that the Uruguayan will have to adapt to the Premier League as soon as possible. United are in dire need of goals with Martial underperforming from the beginning of this season.
In his latest talk, Cavani said: “Yes, I had a conversation with the manager, and to be truthful that also really encouraged me to come to United. I think it’s always very positive for a player when you have the backing of the manager.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was himself a centre-forward, who knows all about scoring goals and adapting quickly.
Edinson Cavani joins Manchester United will a proven goalscoring record at PSG and the Uruguayan National side. It will be expected of the veteran to click instantly at United with the Champions League games starting later this month. With the Red Devils set to face Cavani’s former club PSG, the Uruguayan might have a huge say in the Champions League fixture.
