Andrey Santos Reveals His Big Man United Ambition

Andrey Santos has quickly embraced life at Manchester United after completing his move from Chelsea this summer.

The 22-year-old midfielder became Michael Carrick's first signing after joining United in July on a contract running until June 2031.

Santos has already made his ambitions clear. The Brazilian wants to establish himself at Old Trafford and help United compete for major trophies.

He has also welcomed the quality around him in midfield, with Bruno Fernandes and new signing Youri Tielemans among the players he will now share the dressing room with.

For Santos, the move represents a major opportunity after an impressive spell at Strasbourg and a difficult battle for regular football at Chelsea.

He arrives at United with the club looking to rebuild its midfield following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's long-term injury. United identified Santos as a player who could help fill the gap left by the Brazilian veteran.

Santos has also spoken positively about Casemiro, describing his fellow Brazilian as a legend and making it clear that he wants to follow in his footsteps at Old Trafford.

The early signs have been encouraging. Santos has featured regularly during United's pre-season, including the 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain, although the club still have concerns about midfield depth.

Now comes the bigger challenge.

Santos has arrived at one of the biggest clubs in world football with expectations already high. He needs to turn his confidence into consistent performances and prove that United were right to spend a reported £48 million, plus potential add-ons, to bring him from Chelsea.

If he can do that, the Brazilian could become one of the key pieces of Carrick's midfield rebuild.

Can Andrey Santos become United's long-term answer in midfield?