United’s Fellaini not averse to China move

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has hinted a future move to the Chinese Super League is not out of the question, though for now he remains committed to the English club.

The 29-year-old has enjoyed a successful year with the Red Devils, becoming an integral part of the squad which claimed three trophies and scoring in the Europa League and EFL Cup semi-finals.

Fellow Belgian Axel Witsel made his debut for Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian FC in March and Fellaini suggested he may follow suit.

“Play in China? Why not?” he said.

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“I’m now a Manchester United player, but I do not rule out such a transfer in the future.”

Fellaini joined the club in 2013 and has been a source of controversy ever since, getting booed by fans after conceding a penalty at Everton in December, before being chosen to captain the side against Sunderland earlier this year.

Manager Jose Mourinho continues to support the midfielder and has played an important role in his development, something for which the Belgian international is extremely grateful.

He said: “He knows how to use me. At the start of the season, I played as a No.6, then as a No.8 and then a No.10 – I play wherever he needs me.

“He knows my qualities and knows how to use me. If he plays me, I will play there and give my best.”