Luis de Abreu Anderson

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A naturally gifted all-round player, he joined Gremio as a youth player and made his debut aged 16, scoring the crucial goal to help the club back to the top division. Started his international career with the Brazil Under-17s and won the Adidas Golden Ball at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Joined Porto in December 2005 and helped the team win the Portuguese Championship. Anderson agreed to join Manchester United in June 2007 along with fellow Portugal-based midfielder Nani.

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Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson remains hopeful of securing a long-term future at Old Trafford, despite dropping out of the first-team picture in recent weeks. The 21-year-old has not featured for the Red Devils for more than a month, amid rumours of a bust-up with manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Anderson returned home to South America. "The conversations with Ferguson are... [more»]

Brazilian midfielder Anderson insists he is now happy at Manchester United despite admitting he had become disillusioned with life at Old Trafford during the summer. Anderson, 21, suggested during the close season that he could move on after struggling for first-team opportunities last term. But after making six appearances in all competitions this season - including three Premier League... [more»]

Unsettled midfielder Anderson has dismissed suggestions that a lack of first-team action will lead to him seeking a move away from Manchester United. The 21-year-old Brazilian was reported to be disillusioned with life at Old Trafford after missing the Community Shield defeat to Chelsea at Wembley earlier in the month. Anderson has started just one Premier League game for the champions this... [more»]

Reports suggest Anderson has played his last game for Manchester United after producing a string of poor displays. The Brazilian midfielder was castigated for his performance in last season's Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona and it is believed United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has lost patience with him. The Daily Mail reports that Anderson was unhappy to be left out of the squad for the... [more»]

Brazilian teenager Jose Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro Dodo claims he is on the verge of joining Manchester United from Corinthians. The 17-year-old defender is reported to be on his way to Old Trafford in a £5.5million deal. Dodo is part of the Brazil Under-17 side and is relishing the prospect of playing alongside compatriots Fabio and Rafael Da Silva and Anderson with the Red Devils. Reports claim... [more»]