Berba can't get away from the fact he isn't playing
The reigning Premier League Golden Boot award winner has finally spoken out about the disappointment of him spending more time watching others given chances than he is - but he did the classiest away!When other players, especially all of these new-aged superstars, aren't playing as much as they would've liked, they go to the media, but not Berbatov - he did the opposite!
The Bulgarian striker said, "When I have something to say, I go and talk face to face with the manager. He decides everything." How often do you honestly hear something like that? Never.
Most supporters have known that Berba doesn't like to be sitting the bench, so it's finally good to hear him say that - but also state his intent of still wanting to be a part of Manchester United. He said, "I am a Manchester United player, but I do not currently play in as many games as I want. I'm not happy that I do not play!"
If a player ever says that he's happy - or if anyone thinks that they are content playing a lesser role - then they are in the wrong profession.
For whatever reason, Sir Alex doesn't favor Berbatov, but that doesn't mean he won't give 100% when he is finally called upon. Since the beginning of December, the 31-year old leads Manchester United in scoring with seven goals - despite playing a bit-part role.
Ferguson certainly his favorites, as Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez are going to be battling it out for the rest of the season to be Wayne Rooney's strike partner. This will leave Mitko on the outside looking in, but don't be surprised if the club activates his club-option year extension in March - which is completely unfair to him!
The frustrated striker stated, "To my knowledge, the clause to extend my contract for another year is automatically activated in March. I know nothing more." Last month, there was heavy speculation that he was off to Germany to secure a deal to see him go in the January transfer window - but nothing came of it. However, he could very well have been negotiating personal terms and do what Ferguson wants and finally force his way out of the club.
Berbatov will not lie, so there was somebody else who wasn't telling the truth when discussing extending his contract in the summer. He finished up by saying, "There was nothing concrete as an offer to me. I read about such things, but they are more speculation. I do not know how long I will stay at Manchester United."
Nobody in their right mind can fault Dimitar Berbatov if he left Manchester United, because the way that his situation has been handled is anything, but professional and it has been down right shameful.
Quotes from in this article were taken from Soccernet's Berbatov wants more game time
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