Carragher Hails Manchester United’s Signing Of Michael Owen
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Jamie Carragher Hails Manchester United’s Signing Of Michael Owen
Carra has surprisingly admitted he is pleased to see one of his old pals sign for Liverpool's bitter rivals...
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has revealed that he thinks bitter rivals Manchester United signing of Michael Owen was a great bit of business.
The striker swapped relegated Newcastle United for the English champions in one of the shock moves of the summer, but Carragher believes it is a shrewd move by the Red Devils.
“Signing Michael Owen was a clever piece of business by United and he has started really well for them in pre-season,” he told the Sunday Mirror.
“In a way, I am pleased he's got a move to a big club, because he came in for a lot of criticism at Newcastle.
“Why? What did the lad do wrong up there? For me, Michael Owen is still a great player and a great role model and I have this feeling he'll be good for United.”
Carragher also revelaed that he was still good friends with Owen and hoped he would do well at his new club.
“Michael is a good friend of mine, but he plays for our biggest rivals now so he'll know I won't want him to carry on scoring once the season starts,” he admitted.
“He's scored a lot of goals in the first few games for United and I hope he scores a few more pre-season, because I want him to do well."
The 31-year-old also insisted that, despite the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo, United would still prove to be tough opposition next season.
“I don't expect United to be weaker, just because they've lost Ronaldo,” he explained.
“They still have Wayne Rooney, who is one of the best players in the world, and a very solid midfield with players like Michael Carrick.
“Only a fool would say it's going to be a weaker United.”