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Nani reveals exact moment he knew Man United were his club

Former Manchester United winger Nani shares how he always believed he would play for the club, inspired by the 1999 Champions League final.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:30 AM
Nani reveals exact moment he knew Man United were his club
Key Things to Know
  • Nani stated he knew he would play for Manchester United while watching the 1999 Champions League final.
  • The winger made 240 appearances and scored 40 goals across all competitions for Manchester United.
  • He joined United from Sporting CP in the summer of 2007 and won four Premier League titles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United winger Nani has revealed that he determined he would play for the club while watching the 1999 Champions League final as a 12-year-old. Speaking to club media alongside former teammate Wes Brown, Nani recalled watching United's dramatic late comeback against Bayern Munich inside a coffee shop near Portugal's border with Spain, instantly telling his friend that he would play for the team one day.

Nani joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in the summer of 2007, spending several successful years at Old Trafford. During his career with the Red Devils, he made 240 appearances, scored 40 goals, and won four Premier League titles as well as the 2008 Champions League.

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