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Out-of-favour summer signing prepares to leave Man United in the summer

Alex Telles scored for Manchester United against Villarreal.
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Alex Telles makes up his mind to leave Manchester United

According to CalcioMercato (h/t The Express), Alex Telles has made up his mind to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

The Brazilian international joined the club on deadline day last summer. While he has impressed, Luke Shaw’s resurgence has seen him take a supporting role to the Englishman.

With just seven Premier League appearances to his name, Telles is a frustrated man who is keen to seek his fortune elsewhere. Given that he is in the prime of his career, one cannot begrudge his decision.

Alex Telles joined Manchester United in the summer
Alex Telles joined Manchester United in the summer

The 28-year-old is an excellent player in his own right. Also an adept taker of set pieces, he has much to offer if given the opportunity.

Italian giants Juventus are interested in Telles and are open to a swap deal in the summer. They are willing to offer French midfielder Adrien Rabiot in exchange despite him being held in high regard by Andrea Pirlo.

According to the report, United’s stand on the transfer remains unknown. Telles has shown himself to be an excellent backup and the club may be hard-pressed to find someone of similar stature.

If he does leave, Telles will be one of the many United players to have moved to the Serie A in recent windows.

Luke Shaw has been nigh on undroppable (Jonathan Moscrop/Sportimage)

Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young have all joined Inter Milan in recent years. Andreas Pereira is currently on loan at Lazio while Diogo Dalot is in a similar position at AC Milan.

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Speaking just last month, Telles expressed his willingness to stay on at United. He is keen to play in front of the adoring United crowd and it remains to be seen if that’s something he will get to enjoy.

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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