Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has spoken of his career at Old Trafford after completing his move to Brazilian club Internacional.
Signing a four year contract with the Brazilian Serie A side, Anderson called time on his eight year stint with United, having arrived back in 2007 and having won four Premier League titles since.
Having struggled to find form and fitness throughout his career in England, the midfielder has spoken about his sadness at not being able to fully show his potential in a Man United shirt.
“I played for eight years for Manchester. I would like to thank the club. In my first four years I won everything there, Champions League, Premier League and Clubs World Cup,” the former Porto midfielder is quoted as saying by the Guardian .
“I had a knee injury and returned to play again too fast. I played but the knees were not equal and I got myself injured again.”
Criticised for his weight at times, the Brazilian said that he was ready to answer his critics on the field after his recent move and said he wants to repay the club for showing him attention.
“A player will always be criticised. I had injuries in the past, but I have to be quiet right now and answer in the field.
“It will be a pleasure play in a club such as Internacional. I want to be happy as I was in other clubs. I’m coming back to Porto Alegre because Inter went after me. The president gave me attention. I was training [at United] but not playing.”