Rojo Answers Questions From Fans

As part of a recent interview with United Review, the official matchday programme, Marcos Rojo answered questions posted by fans on Facebook...

How did you feel United were interested in you? David Fleming
I was very happy and at first I could hardly believe it. After the World Cup going well, then came the possibility to join Manchester United. It was almost like a double dose of happiness and joy as I’d just lived through something incredible. Then I was presented with the chance to come here and that was like a dream coming true. I found out about the interest from my representatives and although I tried to take the news calmly, I couldn’t!

What do you want to achieve here at United? Thomas Mongans
I want to win league titles. I came here to be a champion, to try and win as much as I possibly can. My big aim is to play in the Champions League, something that I’ve not managed to do so far in my career. So to play in the Champions League and win it with this club would be just fantastic for me.

Do you enjoy the physical side of defending? Andy Hampton
What it is, from being a young kid I used to play football around my neighbourhood in La Plata with kids older than me. Round ours I would be aged 10 and playing against lads who were 18 and they would play hard and not hold back, and that’s how I grew up. I’m not scared of a hard challenge.

Have you enjoyed the support of the United fans? Kieran Cooke
It’s been brilliant and I’m very grateful for it. The Manchester United supporters have always treated me very well since I arrived. They show it in the street, during every game and also after the game when I leave the ground. They ask for a photo, an autograph and then say well done on the game. It certainly helps your confidence.

How does the Premier League compare to other leagues? Ashlee Ess
This league is very even and competitive, the football is very direct, very dynamic and very much end to end. The biggest difference here from the leagues where I’ve played in Portugal, Russia and Argentina is there the games have more lulls and changes in tempo with more build up play. I think here the football is more direct with more transitions in play, and I like that a lot.

Which players were your childhood idols? Asad Mohsin
I always say my idol was Juan Sebastian Veron and then I got the chance to play alongside him in Estudiantes, which was huge for me. On the pitch he was incredible, in the way that he treated us and how he taught us a lot - but also off it too. He was like a father to us as we were still very young, he would always be giving us advice and showing us stuff both about the game and about life in general.

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