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Tyler Blackett opens up on Manchester United exit and his time under former boss Louis van Gaal: 'It was a selfish decision'

Former Manchester United youngster Tyler Blackett has spoken out on his Old Trafford exit, after departing the club for Reading last year under the reign of Louis van Gaal.

It was Van Gaal who gave the youngster his first proper opportunity in the Red Devils set-up, but who would also drop Blackett later down the line when things began to turn for the worst at the club.

But United academy Blackett, who will come face-to-face with his old club later today when playing with Reading in the FA Cup third round, maintains there is no hard feelings towards Van Gaal and his decision to leave the club wasn't a difficult one to make.