Andreas Pereira returns to Manchester United after Flamengo loan 

Flamengo have confirmed that Andreas Pereira has returned to Manchester United after his loan spell with the Brazilian giants came to an end. The 26-year-old played 53 games for Flamengo since joining the club on loan last August, scoring eight times, including a magnificent goal in his final game for the club in the Copa Libertadores earlier this week. United and Flamengo had held talks about making the move permanent but they have come to nothing and his contract with the Brazilian side ended on Thursday. READ MORE: United expect to sign Malacia after representation issue resolved Fulham have made a bid of around £11million for Pereira and with just a year remaining on his contract he could make the switch to the Premier League new boys. Video: Jurgen Klopp Reacts to Liverpool's 2020 Premier League Title Win (Liverpool Echo) Jurgen Klopp Reacts to Liverpool's 2020 Premier League Title Win SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL Click to expand UP NEXT A Flamengo statement released on Friday said: "Clube de Regatas do Flamengo announces the end of the contract with athlete Andreas Pereira on the 30th [of June] and thanks for the professionalism during the entire period in which he wore the Sacred Mantle. We wish you success in your career progression." After scoring against Columbian side Deportes Tolima on Wednesday, Pereira said he wished to remain at Flamengo. 'I'm not the one who decides - it's up to Man United. I would like to stay at Flamengo, but it's not in my hands. I'll see what's best for me and the club," he said. "I love Flamengo. We will soon speak and decide. My relationship between me and Flamengo has always been very good. This year was incredible for me. "If it doesn't work out, I'll always leave with my head held high. I love the club, I love Flamengo, I'm Flamengo. I will come back in the future." READ MORE:

Andreas Pereira breaks silence on Flamengo exit and Manchester United return 

© Buda Mendes/Getty Images Andreas Pereira is on his way back to Manchester Returning Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has delivered a strong message of love for loan club Flamengo ahead of his return to Carrington. The playmaker has not played for United for more than two years but will join back up with Erik ten Hag’s squad after the Brazilian club opted against triggering his £8.5m option-to-buy clause. Fulham are said to be keen to tie up a deal for Pereira. But in another twist, Flamengo are still hopeful of securing a cut-price fee. And it seems if Pereira had the choice, it is clear which team he would rather join, judging by his farewell message to the South American outfit. READ MORE: Barcelona preparing for Frenkie de Jong Manchester United transfer as they reassure targets He ended his loan spell at Flamengo with a sensational goal in the Copa Libertadores. And now he has delivered a message to his former club. Video: "Very Talented Player" | Liverpool Linked With Marcos Leonardo (Liverpool Echo) "Very Talented Player" | Liverpool Linked With Marcos Leonardo SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL Click to expand UP NEXT Writing on Instagram, he said: “Flamengo's greatest asset is its fans. Flamengo is the people, Flamengo is the spirit… it's everywhere! “There's no way to know if you don't live what it's like to be… Wherever you go, no matter the place, it will be marked on who you are. “Today I am… I love Flamengo! And that, no one can change, or take away from me.” He added: “I want to thank Marcos Braz (vice-president), Bruno Spindel (CEO) and everyone who worked hard so that I could live this unforgettable experience. 

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