Everton boss Ronald Koeman takes swipe at Manchester United over Morgan Schneiderlin deal

RONALD KOEMAN has suggested Morgan Schneiderlin was being wasted on the bench at Manchester United before agreeing a move to Everton.

Posted Friday, January 13, 2017 by Express.co.uk

Morgan Schneiderlin was today confirmed as an Everton player, penning a four-and-a-half year deal for £20million.

Schneiderlin spent much of the season on the bench for Manchester United and didn't make a single Premier League start under Jose Mourinho.

However, he has now reunited with former Southampton boss Koeman and the Dutchman has admitted he's delighted to have signed the midfielder because he was being wasted at Old Trafford.

Ronald Koeman has claimed Morgan Schneiderlin was being wasted at Manchester United

"You are born as a football player to play games, not to sit on the bench or not be part of the team," Koeman said.

"But this is a new step, it's a new future and he will show his qualities. I am convinced of that.

"I'm very pleased because I know the player, I know the qualities of the player, I know him as a person and he's really desperate to come to Everton - and that's what we need.

"We want good players but we also want players who really want to show their qualities in front of the fans of Everton.

"He's a strong character. I worked with him for one season at Southampton and he's a midfield player who can play in different positions in the midfield.

"He's also a fast player, he's a clever player and he's a personality.Normally, he's part of the French national team and at 27 years old he's part of the future at Everton.

"Morgan is really hungry to show his qualities and to play because that is the best thing for a football player."