Manchester United Squad for 2013-14 Season
As Manchester United's official website released the finalized squad for the 2013-14 season, it sent shockwaves through the footballing world. Fans and pundits alike were divided—some praised the club's ambition, while others criticized the early closure of transfer business before the pre-season had even begun.
Here's the official squad list, complete with jersey numbers:
Goalkeepers: David De Gea (1), Alisson Becker (21), Sam Johnstone (50)
Defenders: Marcos Alonso (3), Rafael da Silva (2), Virgil van Dijk (6), Phil Jones (4), Chris Smalling (12), Nemanja Vidic (15), Rio Ferdinand (5), Toby Alderweireld (22)
Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté (13), Anderson (8), Michael Carrick (16), Darren Fletcher (24), Shinji Kagawa (26), Jesse Lingard (88)
Wingers: Ashley Young (18), Nani (17), Antonio Valencia (7), Ryan Giggs (11), Riyad Mahrez (25),
Forwards: Wayne Rooney (10), Robin van Persie (9), Javier "Chicharito" Hernández (19), Anthony Martial (20)
Youth Team (Development Squad): Dele Alli (32), Eric Bailley (23), Leroy Sane (27), Joshua Kimmich (36), Marco Asensio (38), Ousmane Dembélé (39), Scott McTominay (40)
"United seem to be done with transfers before pre-season? A bold call by the new gaffer." – Sky Sports
"Tiger King's team has young stars in waiting, but is this squad truly ready to compete?" – BBC Football
"United have no marquee signing. However, their core team is still there. But is it enough?" – The Guardian
With a 25-man squad officially set, Tiger King stood firm in his decisions. His team was strong, balanced, and filled with talent, blending veteran leadership with new blood. Under Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary reign, Manchester United had already established itself as a dominant force—now, with Tiger at the helm, a new chapter was about to unfold.
Despite the criticism, Tiger King was full of ambition. His vision was clear, his determination unwavering. The squad reinforcements were in place, and the players he trusted were ready to carry his philosophy onto the pitch.
Now, all that was left was the whistle of the opening Premier League game. Tiger was impatient. He wanted the season to start now—to see his team charge forward, to watch them dominate, to prove every doubter wrong.
As he looked over his squad, he could already picture the battles ahead—the fierce duels against City, the mind games with Mourinho's Chelsea, the clashes with Arsenal, and the fiery rivalry with Liverpool.
The stage was set. The Tiger's roar would soon be heard across the Premier League.
Summer Transaction Status
Transfers In
1. Marcos Alonso (Age = 23) - LB - Free Transfer - Five Year Contract
2. Dele Alli (Age = 16) - Midfielder - Free Transfer - Joined the Youth Team
3. Leroy Sane (Age = 17)- The Next No. 7 - 800,000 Euros
4. Joshua Kimmich (Age = 18) - Young German Defender - 1,000,000 Euros
5. Virgil van Dijk (Age = 22) - CB - 5,000,000 Euros
6. Marco Asensio (Age = 17) - Nimble Attacking Midfielder - 1,000,000 Euros
7. Eric Bailley (Age = 19) - CB - 2,500,000 Euros
8. N'Golo Kanté (Age = 22) - Defensive Midfielder - CDM - Free Transfer
9. Riyad Mahrez (Age = 22) - Replacing Ryan Giggs - LW - 500,000 Euros
10. Anthony Martial (Age = 18) - Forward - 6,000,000 Euros
11. Ousmane Dembele (Age = 16) - Forward - 1,000,000
12. Naby Keïta (Age = 18) - CDM - Free Transfer
13. Benjamin Mendy (Age = 18) - LB - 4,000,000 Euros
14. Wild Card Entry Wilfried Zaha - Forward - 15,000,000 Euros
15. Allison Becker (Age = 21) - GK - 2,000,000 Euros
16. Toby Alderweireld (Age = 23) - CB - 7,000,000 Euros
Total Amount Spent = 44.8 Million Euros
Transfers Out
1. Patrice Evra - To Juventus - 7,000,000 Euros
2. Jonny Evans - To West Bromwich Albion - 4,000,000 Euros
3. Ben Amos - To Fiorentina - 1,500,000 Euros
4. Alexander Buttner - To Netherlands - 2,000,000 Euros
5. Bebe - To Benfica - 3,000,000 Euros
6. Anders Lindergaard - To Coventry City - 2,200,000 Euros
Loan Deals
1. Tom Cleverley - to Everton (2 Million Euros Loan Fee)
2. Adnan Januzaj - To Everton
3. Nick Powell - To Wigan Athletic
4. Fabio da Silva - To Aston Villa (1 Million Euros Loan Fee)
5. Wilfried Zaha - To Crystal Palace (3 Million Euros Loan Fee)
Total Amount Gained = 17,500,000 Euros
Pending Transfer Budget = 22.7 Million Euros