Nani Sad To See Duo Leave

Nani has expressed his regret at seeing team-mates Wes Brown and John O'Shea depart for Sunderland.

The winger admits the loyal club servants played an important part in helping him settle in Manchester but fears Brown will not have a second thought about tackling him hard when the two meet in the Premier League.

"I think Wes has had a brilliant career in United," Nani told MUTV. "He was a very important player for United and is a fantastic professional and a good friend.

"He helped the young lads a lot and was always ready to play with the team-mates. He's a very friendly player and was very close to me as well. I enjoyed my time I played with him."

When asked whether the defender will kick him next term, he replied: "100 percent! He kicked me of course in training. This is the way he played and why he's been a fantastic player."

Nani is also sad to see O'Shea leave after the Irishman also completed a move to the Stadium of Light on a four-year contract.

"I've enjoyed playing with a lot of players and thse two players were very good for me as well because of the experience they've got," he added. "They helped me a lot as well and I do the parties and go out with them and enjoy the life outside the football.

"They are very good people and I hope they do well and keep doing their best at Sunderland."