Galatasaray’s Wilfried Zaha made a ‘build or die’ admission when reflecting on his failed Manchester United stint ahead of his return to Old Trafford.
Zaha spent two years at United, where he appeared in just five matches in all competitions and was twice sent out on loan to Crystal Palace and Cardiff City.
In 2015, the winger went back to Crystal Palace on a permanent transfer and spent another eight seasons at the club before leaving them as a free agent to join Galatasaray this summer.
Ahead of facing the Red Devils in the Champions League, Zaha claimed that he is not ‘bothered’ about how his Old Trafford career panned out because it helped him to become stronger mentally.”
Trafford career panned out because it helped him become stronger mentally.
Speaking to reporters, the former Crystal Palace star said, “I’ll be honest, when you look at my face, do you think I am bothered at all? No. I went through a phase in my career where you either build from it or die. It built my character. I was determined not to let my career die out.”
The 30-year-old has made six appearances since signing with the Turkish powerhouses in the summer and has one goal and one assist. In the Champions League on Tuesday versus United, he is most likely to get the start.