Nani

Melbourne Victory have signed ex-Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani as their marquee for the 2022-23 A-League Men's season.

The arrival of a storied player, even one in the tail end of his career, is a boost to the A-League Men's competition after a 2021-22 campaign where crowd numbers plummeted. "We're proud to be able to recruit a player like Nani to our club and believe he will be an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League," an excited Popovic said. "From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I'm looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season," Nani said.

Melbourne Victory have announced the signing of Portuguese player Nani to their A-League side.

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Can marquees reverse the A-Leagues' fortunes? There is much more involved in Nani's arrival in Australia than just footballing considerations.

Now, they are just as much an attraction as an athlete: the tickets sold and the eyeballs tuned in at home are just as big a marker of success as any trophies they are able to deliver. And the sugar that comes with the move will no doubt quickly dissipate if Nani proves unable to contribute on the field; Daniel Sturridge's first game for Perth Glory served to attract 18,000 fans at HBF Park, after all, but subsequent injuries and COVID chaos led to his time in Australia turning into a very expensive failure. If it truly wants a player that scores highly on the Name Recognition Index™ and can provide that sugar rush, there will almost inevitably be concerns that have scared off more wealthy suitors. For the marquees involved, arriving in these circumstances carries with it a necessary adjustment far beyond the practicalities of football in Australian conditions -- itself a not insignificant task. It is a deal that represents an investment in the long nights Australian fans spent on the couch watching him run out at Old Trafford alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, the countless hours that have been spent controlling his virtual avatar during games of FIFA, or the ecstasy (or agony) of watching him take his penalty in the 2008 Champions League final. A casual footballing observer probably couldn't pick reigning Johnny Warren Medalist Jake Brimmer out of a line-up, but at the very least might be intrigued by the prospect of getting a chance to see a genuine former Premier League star.

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Sources close to the talks, which have been spearheaded by Bulls chief executive Sam Krslovic and the APL and have stretched over many weeks, say Fabregas has other offers on the table, and that a final decision will hinge on the length of the deal and if his realistic salary expectations are met. Fabregas, a 2010 World Cup winner with Spain who played for Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea, might be the more renowned player, but Nani looks the safer bet in a football sense. All up, he has netted 123 goals in 567 top-flight club games.

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"We're proud to be able to recruit a player like Nani to our club and believe he will be an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League," Popovic said. "From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I'm looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season," Nani said. - Coach Tony Popovic said he believs Nani will be "an incredible asset" for the club and league

The Portuguese winger had signed an 18-month deal with Serie A side Venezia in January but left by mutual consent last week after making 10 appearances for ...

Former Manchester United winger Nani joins Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract... Former Manchester United forward Nani has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract Former Manchester United forward Nani has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract, the A-League club said on Tuesday.

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"We're proud to be able to recruit a player like Nani to our club and believe he will be an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League," an excited Popovic said. The arrival of a storied player, even one in the tail end of his career, is a boost to the A-League Men's competition after a 2021-22 campaign where crowd numbers plummeted. "From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I'm looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season," Nani said.

Melbourne Victory announced the signing of Portuguese football star Nani for the 2022/23 A-Leagues Men season.

“I’m excited to be coming to the A-League with Melbourne Victory and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead,” he said. “He has enjoyed an incredibly successful career at both club level and international level and we believe his quality and experience will be key in achieving our ambitions this season.” In 2014 Nani left the Red Devils, returning to Sporting on loan.

The 35-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the A-League side following his release from Italian side Venezia. Nani joined fellow former Red Sergio ...

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“From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I’m looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season.” “I have spoken with the coach, and I know that Melbourne Victory is a club that wants to achieve success and I want to play a role in helping the team achieve that,” Nani said. “We’re proud to be able to recruit a player like Nani to our club and believe he will be an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League,” Victory coach Tony Popovic said.

The former Portuguese international and four-time Premier League winner Nani will relocate to Australia for the upcoming season.

“I look at marquee players as ’bums on seats’ players ... marquees are genuine world class stars and our game needs it,” Townsend said at Western United’s pre-finals function. Melbourne Victory have signed former Manchester United winger Nani for the 2022-23 A-League Men’s season. “We’re proud to be able to recruit a player like Nani to our club and believe he will be an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League,” Popovic said.

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“From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I’m looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season.” Speaking after the transfer was confirmed, he revealed via the club's website: “I have spoken with the coach, and I know that Melbourne Victory is a club that wants to achieve success and I want to play a role in helping the team achieve that. United signed Nani from boyhood club Sporting at the age of 20 back in the summer of 2007 for a fee of around £23million. He would go on to make 229 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 41 goals and adding 73 assists.