5 reasons why Manchester United should renew Ander Herrera's contract at all costs

#1 His footballing brain

Herrera mixes silk and steel with unreal efficiency on the pitch

Opposition fans absolutely hate Ander Herrera, perhaps because he is wily and clever on the field. Even though he has more tackles and interceptions than any other midfielder in the team, Herrera gives away very few fouls. This is because he uses his experience to ensure he escapes unhurt from the referee’s eye.

But the Spaniard is not a dirty player in any respect, he is actually a very good reader of the game. Herrera mixes silk and steel with unreal efficiency on the pitch, and this makes him a very important player for United.

He knows when to press and when to hold the ball. He is always reading the game, analysing the opposition style of play. Herrera mixes up his passes, spreads the ball, and also makes clever runs on the field, which causes the opposition all sorts of trouble. And his decision making is absolutely outstanding. Remember the Europa League final when he forced Mkhitaryan to stay in the box?

Ander Herrera is the midfield marshall United desperately need at the centre of the park, and he has to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer.