Manchester United have strengthened their squad considerably in the transfer window, but new signing Noussair Mazraoui has admitted things "can very easily go wrong" at Old Trafford

Noussair Mazraoui has opened up about his move to Manchester United, with the defender admitting it "can very easily go wrong".

Mazraoui joined United from Bayern Munich earlier this month alongside Matthijs de Ligt, with the Red Devils also signing forward Joshua Zirkzee and centre-back Leny Yoro. Midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to become United's fifth new signing, with the 23-year-old joining from Paris Saint-Germain.

Mazraoui is one of several players who worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax to link up with the United boss at Old Trafford, joining De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Andre Onana and Antony, and he has revealed the deal was held up while Aaron Wan-Bissaka's move to West Ham was finalised.

"I wanted to make a move to another club this summer," Mazraoui told Viaplay, as per Sport Witness. "When I heard the Manchester United option, I knew I wanted it. That immediately felt good, but I had to wait until they sold the other right back.

"Fortunately, the first impression was good, it felt that way to me too. That's a relief. Everything is new, so things can very easily go wrong. What I really liked is that they can also really appreciate a defensive action here, such as a good tackle or a good interception."

Mazraoui has started both of United's Premier League games so far this season and notched his first assist when he set up Amad Diallo in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton. And Ten Hag has hailed the 26-year-old's composure on the ball as one of his "key attributes".

Mazraoui has opened up about his move to Old Trafford ( Image:

"In English football there is always pressure on the ball and one of his key attributes is that it's very difficult to put him under pressure because he often finds solutions. We can score more goals, we create many chances and it's about being clinical, more attention in the coming weeks and months we have to improve."

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