The midfielder was one of the shining lights in pre-season and, while his appearances have been limited so far this campaign, he has received regular praise from Jose Mourinho.
We recently sat down with our no.15 to discuss a number of topics – including his memories of the Academy and how Spain shaped him as a person…
It’s been a fascinating journey for you at United – from the youth team to the Under-23s to going out on loan to the first team. If you cast your mind back to when you first joined, who were the biggest influences for you at the time and what were your thoughts when joining the club?