Matteo Darmian compares Man Utd to Real Madrid and Barca and talks 'tough' Louis van Gaal

Matteo Darmian says Manchester United are on the same level as Real Madrid and Barcelona

MATTEO DARMIAN has opened up on his time so far at Manchester United.

 

Darmian joined the ranks at United in the summer, costing £12.7million from Serie A outfit Torino.

And the Italy international believes he's joined a club at the peak of football after comparing United to European heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Darmian has also praised his new manager Louis van Gaal, who has started the right-back in all but one game this season. 

The 25-year-old said: “United are the top, like Real Madrid and Barcelona. The strength of English clubs lies in their organisation.

“But I found an environment where professionalism goes hand in hand with human depth. The changing room placed me in the best conditions to find my feet.

“Van Gaal? He's tough. He demands a lot in training. He's extremely careful about details.”