7 Former Man Utd Players Who Have Found Success After Leaving Old Trafford

Manchester United has seen many talented players come and go over the years. While some have struggled to find success after leaving the club, there are others who have thrived in new environments.

Here are seven former Man Utd players who are currently excelling away from Old Trafford:

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo

After his acrimonious departure from Old Trafford in 2022, many believed Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr was a sign of him winding down his career in a retirement league.

However, the Portuguese forward has defied expectations by scoring an impressive 50 goals in 2023, surpassing many of his world-class contemporaries.

2. Daley Blind

Daley Blind, who played under manager Louis van Gaal for the Netherlands, joined Manchester United in 2014.

Despite winning several trophies with the club, Blind fell out of favor under Jose Mourinho.

After stints with Ajax and Bayern Munich, Blind is now thriving at Girona in La Liga. He has played 18 times this season and is a crucial part of Girona’s success.

3. Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku arrived at Manchester United in 2017 for a hefty fee. Although he had a strong first season, Lukaku’s form dipped, and he was eventually sold to Inter Milan.

Since then, he has experienced both highs and lows in his career, including a return to Chelsea.

However, Lukaku has now reunited with former manager Jose Mourinho at Roma and has already scored 12 goals in 19 matches this year.

4. Fred

Since leaving Manchester United last summer, Fred has found success at Fenerbahce.

He has played 18 matches for the Turkish club and has won all of them. This impressive run has made some United fans realize the value he brought to the team.

5. Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria chose to return to Benfica last summer instead of moving to Saudi Arabia or the MLS.

He has been enjoying his time in Portugal, including scoring a remarkable Olimpico goal against Salzburg in the Champions League.

6. Daniel James

Daniel James made a strong impact at Manchester United when he joined from Swansea in 2019.

However, he gradually became marginalized under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and eventually joined Leeds in 2021.

James is currently thriving in the Championship, contributing seven goals and four assists in 20 appearances as Leeds aims for promotion.

7. Ashley Young

Ashley Young has had a long and successful career, including spending eight-and-a-half years at Manchester United.

After leaving the club, he won a Serie A title with Inter Milan and is now part of Everton, managed by Sean Dyche.

Despite a recent setback against Alejandro Garnacho, Young, at 38 years old, continues to enjoy success and is performing better than many of his former United teammates this season.

These seven former Manchester United players have proven that leaving Old Trafford doesn’t necessarily mean the end of success.

They have found new opportunities and are thriving in their respective clubs, showcasing their talent and contributing to their teams’ achievements.

This article was updated 1 month ago