Andreas Pereira has pledged to pay back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's faith at Manchester United.
The United midfielder has been given a prominent role by Solskjaer in the past year or so at Old Trafford, with mixed results. Pereira has been the subject of criticism from supporters but retains the backing of his manager.
And the Brazilian, a product of the United academy, wants to prove that the club's youth policy can yield results and "protect" the faith shown in him by Solskjaer.
“Even when I came to United at such a young age, going to United it's, of course, a massive club, but I know that they are willing to give youth a chance,” he said in an official United Google Hangout.
“That is what happened with me. Ole knows we will always be there for him. The young players give our faith and do everything to protect him, as he gives all his trust to us.
“I'm very honoured and that's why, as well, I want to stay at United. I want to fight for him, win games and win trophies."
Pereira's admission comes with the current campaign suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. United were competing on three fronts - in the FA Cup, Europa League and for a Premier League top four spot - at the time of the suspension, which came to limit the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe.
Pereira sent a message to supporters stuck at home in the current 'lockdown' situation.
“Just stay at home and enjoy your family's home,” he said.
“Just be a little bit more patient. We are a bit frustrated as well but, as soon as we are going to play the first game next season, or end this season – as we don't know – we'll give everything and you'll see us play well at Old Trafford and win games.”
Source: m.allfootballapp.com