The defender captained the Red Devils in their pre-season clash with AC Milan, but does not want to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer
Jose Mourinho has revealed Matteo Darmian wants to leave Manchester United, but says the club will not sell the defender unless they receive a good offer.
The right-back captained United as they won a penalty shootout against AC Milan in the International Champions Cup on Thursday. However, he has been heavily linked with a return to Italy amid reports Juventus, Inter and Napoli are interested.
After making just eight Premier League appearances in 2017-18, the Italy international does not expect to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer.
But Mourinho insists the club will be demanding a fair price.
"[Darmian was given the captaincy] because he is a fantastic guy in my two years and with Mr [Louis] van Gaal before me," he told reporters.
"He is the kind of guy who is always ready to give what he has, he grew up in AC Milan and to play against his child club and be captain in a friendly has a nice meaning.
"Matteo wants to leave and I think when a player wants to leave, if the right offer arrives you have to try to be human and let the player follow his instinct but not at any price. And, until now, the offers we got for Matteo are not even close to being accepted."
Darmian’s departure would, however, leave United slim in options at right-back because of the fitness issues currently hindering the team, leaving Mourinho worried over the potential loss.
"Antonio Valencia is injured and he will be injured for the beginning of the Premier League, Diogo Dalot is also in a recovering phase, he will not be ready for beginning of Premier League,” he added.
"Ashley Young is a possibility to play right-back, but is on holiday. I don't know if he fancies to be back for that and put himself to be available for the team or stay on holiday.
"Victor Lindelof is a possibility, he is not a right-back but is a possibility, he starts training next Monday. I will send people to Manchester to train with Victor, it makes no sense for him to come to the United States.
"So if Matteo leaves he leaves because the right offer arrives and if he stays, yes you are right, he can be important for us.”
Roaabciko
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Don't sell Darmian loan him out
forzacmilanspursmanu
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its unbelievable that ashley young can choose himself when he will come back to utd . [Sadtolook] yes sell darmian for the right price
forzacmilanspursmanu
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Dont sell him instead loan him
you are a huge idiot . what is there to gain by loaning darmian .
forzacmilanspursmanu
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Of course not, but both Rashford and Shaw should have had more opportunities to play especially when Young & Sanchez were not playing well. Compare how many times they have been on the bench to Rashford and Shaw.!! I think Sanchez had only 2 or 3 good games since joining United. He still gets picked. Rashford scored 2 goals against Liverpool and was back on the bench soon after. Young is not a left back but he is picked to play in that position every week. He has been the cause of some unnecessary pressure in the back line. Most teams concentrate attacking down his side and cause problems to the defence. That’s my opinion.
Uba West
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what did he achieve that no other coach has achieved.
redchamp
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Who will be Valencia's backup??
husbcempuz
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we should let him go
EricOgbonna
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I like this Guy. Jose should give him playing time
mipdmpty
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How many coaches can match what mourinho has achieved in football!!
VaskarKunti
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He has to leave
lilvizzy47
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darmian is versatile and I like him personally but he could fetch some funds for the marguire deal
Dakacelz
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which playing time are you talking about, do you want mou to be playing with 24 players on the field?
Of course not, but both Rashford and Shaw should have had more opportunities to play especially when Young & Sanchez were not playing well. Compare how many times they have been on the bench to Rashford and Shaw.!! I think Sanchez had only 2 or 3 good games since joining United. He still gets picked. Rashford scored 2 goals against Liverpool and was back on the bench soon after. Young is not a left back but he is picked to play in that position every week. He has been the cause of some unnecessary pressure in the back line. Most teams concentrate attacking down his side and cause problems to the defence. That’s my opinion.
jaineelbhatt
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Dont sell him instead loan him
Jeweklyz
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let him go
Coeabnpy
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Darmian is not the only one that wants to leave Mourinho. Pogba, Martial, also want an exit from Mourinho’s boring style of play. Rashford and Shaw are not getting much of a chance to perform to their ability. I don’t feel anything positive is going to happen this season. United are relying on Mourinho’s reputation for success. If it was any other manager, he would have been sacked by now.
which playing time are you talking about, do you want mou to be playing with 24 players on the field?
Dakacelz
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Darmian is not the only one that wants to leave Mourinho. Pogba, Martial, also want an exit from Mourinho’s boring style of play. Rashford and Shaw are not getting much of a chance to perform to their ability. I don’t feel anything positive is going to happen this season. United are relying on Mourinho’s reputation for success. If it was any other manager, he would have been sacked by now.
kakoryz
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mateo is a good defender but since morinho is not good at building talents nothing to do we are going to suffer even this season
wiuklostz
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This really is beginning to look and sound like a player revolt at Man Utd, and the season hasn't even begun officially yet!! Get a grip Mourinho! The dressing room is under fire!!
hawbdkmop
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man utd transfer news
Bavaria84
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Metteo needs to find him a team where he has to play as a starter and enough with lies the guy doesnt want to be benched thats it.
Africa5699201
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let him go, no need of keeping a player that is going to play regular
SAIDiIssa
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good
Isbell69
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if he wanted to leave can but good price ,I think Mourinho is right ..........good price 👍👍👍👍
TonyV25
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With Darmian still in the club this shows how bad the transfer window is for us We should have sold him days ago
Zemcelmors
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what is he waiting for?
fekbdlrtuz
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about. asenal
Hercules081
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yeah.... he need to leave he need to look for another team where he will gain ground and prove it worth... he really needs it
Cohckmpsyz
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I wish you the best wherever you go