Ander Herrera returns to Zaragoza to play for free amid injury struggles

Wage Claims Debunked

Contrary to media reports, Ander Herrera was never on £350,000 per week at Manchester United. The story originated from The Sun and was subsequently repeated by The Mirror and other outlets. When Herrera left the club, his actual wage was leaked as £150,000 per week.

The Real Reason for His Departure

Herrera did not leave Manchester United for money, nor did he demand £300,000 per week as the media reported. His official wage since joining Paris Saint-Germain has been made public, confirming this.

Key Facts:

• Herrera was on just over £100,000 per week at United when he won the club's Player of the Year award
• He was not offered a new contract that summer
• He likely wanted around £150,000 per week — the same figure PSG offered him
• At PSG, his contract runs to 2024 with a monthly salary of €650,000 (approximately €150,000 per week), making him the 15th highest-paid player in France

Herrera's Own Words on the Breakdown

In an emotional interview with Manchester United's website, Herrera described how the club's failure to act in time broke his trust:

"To leave, it was difficult because six months before, I was expecting that offer for me to stay. It's not the moment to talk bad about anyone, and I am not going to do it. But I expected a little bit more from the club. I [won] the Player of the Year, and the club didn't call me that summer to sign a new contract, [like] they did with other players. That was painful for me. I think I deserved it, and they didn't do it. After, the conditions changed because I was not happy with that little moment with the club. At the end of the third season, [I had won] three titles [and] Player of the Year, and they didn't call me in the summer. I was feeling a bit down."

Herrera confirmed that United eventually tabled an offer at the start of his final season, but by then it was too late:

"They called me when I had one year left on the contract and the things, they were not right for me. They didn't come at the right moment in my opinion, and in my agent's opinion, and in my family's opinion as well."

Conclusion

The narrative that Herrera left for financial gain is false. He has repeatedly expressed his love for Manchester United, and his interview makes clear that Ed Woodward's mishandling of the situation — failing to offer a new contract after a Player of the Year season — was the decisive factor in his departure.