Januzaj keen to kick on in Spain

ADNAN Januzaj admits life at Manchester United did not go to plan and will now try to kickstart his stuttering career with Real Sociedad.

Much was expected of the fleet-footed winger after bursting into David Moyes' side during the 2013/14 season, yet the 22-year-old's star has since faded markedly.

An ill-fated loan spell at Borussia Dortmund was last term followed by another frustrating campaign, not only tasting relegation with Moyes' Sunderland but backlash from his own supporters.

United boss Jose Mourinho had decided by April to sell the winger and did not include him in the 27-man squad selected for this summer's tour of the United States.

Januzaj instead wrapped up his long-awaited move to Spain yesterday, joining Real Sociedad for an initial fee in the region of £8million.

The fee could rise to £9.8m and United are understood to have negotiated a buyback option, just as they did when selling Memphis Depay to Lyon in January.

"Where to start," Januzaj posted on Twitter after signing a five-year deal at Anoeta. "I've had some incredible moments with Manchester United since I joined.

"I want to say a massive thank you to all my teammates that have come and gone from the club. It's been a pleasure to play with you all.

"Thank you to some of the coaches and staff that work at Manchester United to make it such a great club!

"Unfortunately, my time at the club has come to an end and it didn't go the way I wanted it to go but I will always have love for Manchester United.

"And finally, a huge thank you to the fans that have stuck by me through the good and bad time! I will never forget that positive support."