Source: Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson assures Nani he has a future at Manchester United
Having accused Ferguson of "breaking my confidence" in an interview last November, the £17 million winger appeared to have been discarded by the United manager, who selected him just once in two months after his outspoken comments.[LNB]Nani is understood to have discussed his future with Ferguson at the end of December, with firm interest from Juventus being viewed as a possible escape route.[LNB] Related ArticlesRooney: Arsenal win was best display of seasonFerdinand risks missing Carling Cup finalRooney in 3-D could be too muchRooney is now the complete playerAlan Hansen: Arsenal's ragged defending was ripe for the picking by Manchester UnitedSport on televisionBut Ferguson's insistence that Nani would remain at Old Trafford at least until the summer has ensured a surprise second chance for the player, one which he appears to be grasping judging by his performances against Manchester City and Arsenal.[LNB]Ferguson's assistant, Mike Phelan, suggested after the Arsenal victory during which Nani's skilful play led to United's opening goal that the "penny has finally dropped" for the enigmatic winger.[LNB]Ferguson said: "Nani had his injury and was out for a few weeks, but he's back and doing well. His last three games have been first-class.[LNB]"Maturity is one thing. He's 23 now, but he's a very shy boy. Maybe his personality is getting stronger and better to deal with playing for us every week. His performance against Arsenal was an example of that."[LNB]Juventus remain hopeful of signing Nani in the summer, but with Zoran Tosic's future at United in doubt following his loan move to Cologne, Ferguson is unlikely to part with Nani if he continues to perform as he did at the Emirates. [LNB]
