Source: Team_Talk
Loan move is Clever choice - Tom
Tom Cleverley is confident his loan move to Wigan will boost his prospects of eventually making an impact at Manchester United.[LNB] The midfielder joined Wigan on a season-long deal on deadline day and is looking forward to the opportunity to play in the Premier League.[LNB]He had impressed for United in pre-season and was not initially expected to be sent out on loan by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.[LNB]However, after failing to be involved in United's opening three games, the England Under-21 international felt a loan move was the best route forward.[LNB]"This was the right next step for me," Cleverley told the Manchester Evening News.[LNB]"Sir Alex Ferguson had said he wanted to keep me, but looking at the size of United's squad and the quality of the midfielders, I worried I might not get many chances.[LNB]"I went to see the manager last week and had a chat and we both came to the agreement that it would be best to go out on loan.[LNB]"Wigan suits me down to the ground. I don't know the manager Roberto Martinez, but I've heard good things about him. I know he likes to play football and you can see that the way Wigan play.[LNB]"I would have loved to have stayed at United, but I had to be realistic. This is the best approach."[LNB]After previous loan spells at Leicester and Watford, Cleverley feels the chance to play in the top flight will stand him in good stead on his return to Old Trafford.[LNB]He added: "Having tested myself in Division One and the Championship, I felt ready to give the Premier League a go.[LNB]"My aim is to prove myself at this level and then hopefully next season it could be the Champions League with United![LNB]"I needed the week-to-week test of the Premier League if my game was going to keep on the up. I wanted to keep going up a level.[LNB]"I am confident in my ability and I want everyone to see it. If I do well at Wigan then in 12 months my confidence will be sky high and I will be better equipped to tackle the challenge at United."
