I will return to Old Trafford if I'm given more playing time- Nani

Tomiwa Babalola

On-loan Manchester United winger at Sporting Lisbon, Nani has revealed that lack of playing time forced him to request for loan move to the Portuguese topflight.

Nani is on a season long loan at Sporting Lisbon since the beginning of the season and has expressed his interest to stay at the Old Trafford provided he will get more playing time than before.

Nani, who was part of the deal that brought Argentine defender Marcos Rojo to Old Trafford last summer has scored four goals in six European appearances for Sporting this term, and insists that he is keen to remain at Old Trafford provided conditions are right.

"I love Manchester United," Nani told The Guardian.

"The only decision I made (last summer) was to play more and be me again, because I lost a lot of things there last season due to injuries and the change of manager.

"You never know the future. It depends on a lot of things. If United want me to stay then with a different mentality I think we can work well next season but there are a lot of things to discuss."

Nani broke down in tears after scoring a sensational volley in the 2-0 Portuguese Liga win against Gil Vicente last Sunday.

"I receive some texts from Ed Woodward," Nani said. "He texted me about the goal and the great season I am having here." Teamtalk

Will Nani still fit into United's playing style?