Bosingwa opens door to United move
by Tom Adams, 26 February 2008
Reported Manchester United target Jose Bosingwa has admitted he is ready to leave Porto for a new challenge.
The full back has spent five seasons at Estadio do Dragao but his consistently impressive performances and marauding displays down the right flank have seen him mentioned as a possible signing for Sir Alex Ferguson.
With Gary Neville approaching a full year on the sidelines and Wes Brown’s future in serious doubt due to his refusal to sign a new deal, a right back could well be a priority at Old Trafford in the summer and there have been suggestions that assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has already sounded out Porto about a possible deal.
Dynamic and adventurous, Bosingwa is the very model of a modern full back and after winning three league titles at Porto, the 25-year-old now appears ready to make his mark on a wider stage.
“I have had some fantastic moments in these five years, but I cannot hide my desire to play abroad,” Bosingwa told the Portuguese press.
“I am very happy here but I would consider leaving if an offer comes and it was good for me and FC Porto.
“I do not know of any offers yet, therefore I will only leave if good offers arrive.”