Best Twitter Reactions To Marouane Fellaini’s Manchester United Departure
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Manchester United confirmed that Marouane Fellaini has departed the club and joined Chinese Super League outfit Shandong Luneng Taishan FC on a three-year deal.
The Belgian midfielder was David Moyes’ marquee signing, and oft-criticized for the gaffer’s disastrous spell at Old Trafford.
In spite of it all, Fellaini mustered up the enthusiasm to win back the fans and played on, surviving through the reigns of Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, playing crucial roles in the rosters of both gaffers.
Fellaini netted 22 goals in his 177 appearances with the club, and succeeded in securing several titles, including an FA Cup, a Community Shield, a League Cup, and a UEFA Europa League trophy.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Belgian’s departure:
“I’m GoNnA mISs FeLLaIni hE WaS a GrEAt SerVaNT tO tHe ClUb” pic.twitter.com/kHFcL0ZE59
— Glody (@ChildishAdult22) January 31, 2019
Fellaini will now move into a life where he receives no hate and picks up a salary of £1M a month. Big win that for him
— Michael Barton (@mrmichaelbarton) January 31, 2019
Fellaini was a limited player who gave maximum effort at United, more so than players with twice his ability post-Ferguson. Will always be associated with Moyes era and decline, but played a huge role at times and scored some crucial goals.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) January 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/DevilsOfUnited/status/1090617454500429824
Marouane Fellaini scored in the semi-final of each major competition Manchester United have won since Sir Alex Ferguson retired:
⚽️ vs. Everton (FA Cup)
⚽️ vs. Hull (League Cup)
⚽️ vs. Celta Vigo (Europa League)Clutch. pic.twitter.com/kvCE0NfMCI
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 1, 2019
👋 Marouane Fellaini ➡ Shandong Luneng Taishan
Most PL apps by a Belgian:
260 M.FELLAINI
257 V.Kompany
245 S.MignoletMost PL goals scored by a Belgian:
109 R.Lukaku
79 E.Hazard
69 C.Benteke
37 M.FELLAINI pic.twitter.com/SZxamHKydu— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 1, 2019
Fellaini’s departure is a done deal, me……. pic.twitter.com/xZmybYpplu
— Luke Odonoghue (@returningLuke) February 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/Vintage_Utd/status/1091362610472194049
Ice cold. Afro style. Belgian tree. Ajax kids weren't ready. Dripping in headers. Chest control on spill. Winner. Baller. Zabaleta Killer. Raining elbows, hoofball maestro. Fellandinho. It really was Fellaini Era. Youngy crosses eating Gucci. pic.twitter.com/agfxWhaj40
— ARYAN (@unitedaryan) February 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1091067595720146945
There was certainly a mixed response on show, as many heaved a sigh of relief to see the midfielder depart the club. Others still praised the player for his undying charisma, and acknowledged the crucial role he played during his long tenure in Manchester.
It is fair to say that the Chinese Super League has received a player of incredible talent and passion in the midfielder, and like one tweet pointed out, perhaps he’ll be happy to shrug off the criticism and enjoy a decent pay in a lesser league, where he’ll be assured gametime and opportunities to entertain.
