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Adnan Januzaj leaves Manchester United on loan in least surprising move of the summer

Published 13:53 12 Aug 2016 BST

Darragh Murphy
Adnan Januzaj leaves Manchester United on loan in least surprising move of the summer

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David Moyes wanted a permanent deal. Jose Mourinho wanted a loan.

Unsurprisingly, the latter won out as Adnan Januzaj's temporary departure from Old Trafford was confirmed on Friday afternoon. Januzaj was one of the top targets for Moyes when he replaced Sam Allardyce as Sunderland manager and the Scot was hopeful of securing the 21-year-old on a permanent basis. But, eager to avoid a repeat of "the Paul Pogba mistake", United would not allow a top prospect to leave the club only to be bought back for huge money if he develops as he should. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/764069339234316288 Januzaj will join up with Moyes, and former United teammates Paddy McNair and Donald Love, at the Stadium of Light on a deal until next summer. The Belgian's last loan move did not exactly go according to plan as he was recalled from his spell with Borussia Dortmund in January after starting only three games for the Bundesliga outfit in the first half of last season. Manchester United v Stoke City - Premier League Januzaj's paperwork was done in time to allow him to feature for the Black Cats in their season opener against Manchester City on Saturday. Ironically, the winger's first start for Manchester United came at the Stadium of Light when he scored two goals to beat the club that he will call home for the next season. And Sunderland fans were delighted to learn of the signing. https://twitter.com/goodman0890/status/764077594748686336 Read more from SportsJOE:   thumbnail_SNAPCHATUK
Adnan Januzaj leaves Manchester United on loan in least surprising move of the summer