“Cavani's signing for United smells of desperation”

The arrival of Edison Cavani to Manchester United has pleased many, especially the Old Trafford stands, but not everyone. Harry Redknapp was unhappy with how the signing came about and why. According to the English coach, the Old Trafford top had no other option after the humiliation they had suffered days before against Tottenham.

“I think everyone knows I like to gamble, but never like Manchester United did when they signed Cavani. It was obvious they needed someone after the shocking loss to Tottenham.. The worrying thing is that some seemed to throw in the towel … Now, hiring Cavani, at 33, earning 221,000 euros a week and on the last day of the transfer market he smells of desperation “, he claimed.

Cavani has not yet been able to debut with the historic English club due to the fact that he is passing the mandatory 14-day quarantine that exists on the islands due to COVID-19. The Uruguayan, who has been living in France since his contract with PSG ended at the end of last season, could not be exempt from the status of elite athlete and would miss the game that the Red Devils will play against Newcastle on the next 17 October. His debut would be the following Tuesday, in the Champions League, against PSG …