Manchester United’s new signing Daniel James is eager to follow the footsteps of club legend Ryan Gigs, who is also his mentor at the Wales national team.
The 21-year old became Solskjær’s first signing, arriving at Old Trafford from Swansea City for £15 million last month.
James made a good impression on his debut for the Red Devils in their 2-0 victory in a friendly against Perth Glory, and the winger was also named Man of the Match.
This sight = a defender's nightmare.
You've voted @Daniel_James_97 as the #MUFC Man of the Match! 👏 pic.twitter.com/GP285Yi4Y7
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 13, 2019
The youngster believes there is none better to ‘aspire’ to be like, other than his fellow countryman.
“Giggsy, as soon as I came into the Wales set up, had ambitions for me. The way he brought me and a lot of other youngsters through has been amazing.” James told the reporters.
“He spoke to me when I first signed for United. His advice was to be myself, which is what I will try to do.
“He wasn’t a bad player, was he? What he did at Manchester United was amazing. Every young winger looks up to a person like him.
“He was playing in the Premier League until he was 40 and he was still beating players. Credit to him, the way he looks after his body.
“It is amazing for me, when I go away on internationals, to learn from people like him. He is obviously someone I aspire to be like.”
Great to get pre-season underway with a win. Happy to make my @ManUtd debut! 😁🔴 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Aa2gZLPp7G
— Daniel James (@Daniel_James_97) July 13, 2019
