The latest reports are that Marouane Fellaini will sign a new deal at Manchester United after all.
The Belgian was widely expected to make an announcement on July 1 about which club he would be signing for next upon expiration of his United deal, but the midfielder is now likely to extend his stay with the Red Devils.
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Fellaini has been with United since joining from Everton in 2013 when he arrived as David Moyes’ first signing. The 30-year-old has had an indifferent stint, often struggling to convince the United faithful of his worth.
Wednesday was the day the news broke that Fellaini would be staying put, but it also happened to be the day that Liverpool officially unveiled Naby Keita via their social media channels.
Keita, whose transfer fee was agreed last summer, undertook media duties with the club including photoshoots and interviews. After fans had lapped up the content surrounding their new star, their attentions then turned towards the activities involving Fellaini and United.
The majority took the opportunity to mock their United counterparts for persisting with a player who has undoubtedly struggled for consistency, while gloating over their club’s marquee signing:
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