Park Ji-Sung's father has revealed the South Korean was desperate for a new challenge after falling out of favour at Old Trafford but insists Manchester United opposed his move to QPR "until the end". The 31-year-old midfielder was officially unveiled as a QPR player on Monday, ending his seven-year career with the Red Devils. Park's father Park Sung-Jong spoke to reporters in Suwon and revealed the ex-South Korea international had grown frustrated with a lack of game-time at United during the back end of the 2011-12 season. âAlthough he was in good condition last season, his playing time was limited by five to six games,â Sung-Jong said. He added: "He wanted a new challenge at a different place. Manchester United opposed the transfer until the end, but his heart was already set and he made the decision on the transfer.â Park had confirmed to reporters on Monday his reasons for the move, stating: "Last season I hadn't played as much. I would have had a good chance, an opportunity to play for Man United, but QPR made me a good offer. Their ambitions, their plan, everything was interesting for me." Sung-Jong cited the decisive April derby with Manchester City where Park was roundly criticised for a sub-par performance in a 1-0 defeat. Park hadn't played for almost one and a half months before thrown in as a starter in the game by boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his father said that affected his performance, resulting in unfair criticism. âThen came the match against Manchester City," Sung-Jong said. âItâs like a worker at a company who, after a long break, struggles at first with a new assignment.â âHe went through many situations and he may have gotten the impression that he was being treated like a player who was going to be dumped." As for speculation that Park's exit had been impacted by the arrival of another Asian talent, Shinji Kagawa, Sung-Jong insisted that wasn't true. âKagawaâs deal was announced after Park decided to transfer. There was no influence whatsoever,â he said. source - http://www.goal.com/en/news/3800/ko...the?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Some more background on PJS's decision to go to QPR 1. His dad hated seeing PJS subject to speculation on being sold or not being offered a contract each and every summer at United. 2. PJS and his dad were extremely unhappy that PJS was sidelined for a few months by SAF playing the occasional Carling Cup match, b/c of Ashley Young when PJS was in the best form and condition he'd been in awhile. 3. At the end of this season, PJS requested his agent to find him a new club b/c he couldn't take sitting on the bench and losing his form like last season. 4. Hiddink was the first to offer him w/ Anzhi. He also received a mega Drogba-like contract bid from China and another from the Middle East. [And Germany] 5. QPR were last in the running. But both Fernandes and Hughes came and met directly with PJS (and KSY). Hughes laid out his plans on how he will use PJS. He also reassured him that the club wasn't acquiring him as a marketing tool. 6. Manchester United did not want PJS to go. So Hughes had to ask and smooth things out with SAF. 7. PJS was offered a 3 year contract, but he insisted on a 2 year contract b/c that is the time amount he thinks he can guarantee his best form. I think he's angling for one more contract and/or extension, which is the smart move. 8. Extra tid-bit - PJS never complained about playing time, but his teammates insisted so he went and met with SAF for the first time to complain. SAF did say he was sorry he didn't give more playing time to PJS. HHH - hope this helps out with your grief cycle..." Translated/paraphrased by Hodori at big soccer Link: http://sports.chosun.com/news/utype.htm?id=201207110100079470006443&ServiceDate=20120710
Fergie let him go reluctantly... http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...ng-park-surplus-to-manchester-uniteds-1138969
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...Park-Ji-sung-leave-Manchester-United-QPR.html A rousing endorsement.
I would also assume he wasnt happy about being played out of position in CM all least season which is why his performances suffered.
He should've left ages ago. 130 odd games in 7 years is not enough for a player of his standard. Most seasons he only played 14-17 games. He p***ed his best years away being a bit part player. A lesson for all footballers wanting to join the big clubs.
Do you want to win trophies playing 1/3rd of a season or be mid table every game? My guess is a player would want to do both separately if he cant do them together.
You can also argue that he won more trophies than 95% of professional footballers will ever win in their career during his time at United.
