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The Uruguayan right-back has admitted a lack of playing time at the Red Devils prompted him to seek an exit from Old Trafford but was stopped by the Dutch coach
Guillermo Varela has revealed that Louis van Gaal prevented him from leaving Manchester United. The 22-year-old has featured twice in the Premier League this season for the Red Devils and played a full 90 minutes in the Champions League against Wolfsburg.
However, the Uruguayan right-back approached his manager about an exit due to his belief that he would not get the game time he needed for the rest of the season, but was told he would not be allowed to leave the club.
He told Uruguayan radio station Sport 890: "Because I saw I wouldn't play, I would have few chances, I spoke to the manager and he told me that no, I couldn't go, because I was going to play.
"Everything happened so quickly that you don't believe that you're playing in the most important league in the world. I take it calmly, train and look forward."
Varela spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, where he played in the club's Castilla side under current first-team coach Zinedine Zidane. "Zidane taught us to have respect, solidarity and to work hard," he said.
"We had an excellent year and we learned several things. "I'm happy for him and his new job at Real Madrid. I feel I improved quickly in the game under his guidance." Having experienced first-team football, Varela has set his sights on becoming a regular at Old Trafford.
"It’s all about continuing to work hard and trying to win the confidence of the coach," he added.
"Firstly, I love being at Manchester United and I’d love to enjoy a long career here and win everything that comes in our path. Then, looking ahead, playing for the national team of course."
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