Fergie vows to keep Pique
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out letting
Gerard Pique leave Old Trafford.
The Spanish defender has been linked with a move way from United
when the transfer window reopens in January, with Atletico Madrid
the latest club credited with an interest in the highly-rated
stopper.
"I am not surprised people are saying they are interested in him,"
said Ferguson.
"Zaragoza tried to buy him in the summer. They offered a lot of
money for him. But no. The boy's future is here.
"I have no fears for him. The course we have set is a good one and
there is absolutely no intention of letting him go."
Ferguson believes Pique understands that he will have to wait for
his chance at Old Trafford, but is confident the young Spaniard
will make his mark at the club.
"Gerard understands perfectly well the form of Rio Ferdinand and
Nemanja Vidic, who are tremendous players, has been so good, he is
going to have to wait a bit," added Ferguson.
"But waiting is not a problem for a 20-year-old. He will have many
opportunities to play when I need to rest defenders and I have the
great option of being able to play him in midfield or at
right-back."
