Matteo Darmian wants to leave Manchester United even if Antonio Valencia and Diogo Dalot are ruled out for the start of the season.
The Italian said he has given up hope of becoming a regular under Mourinho and is determined to leave.
“I don’t think the injury of Antonio is a big injury. I don’t know how long he needs to stay out, but at the moment he is the captain, he’s first choice,” Darmian said.
“I want to play more regularly. Last season, I didn’t play much — that’s my objective and my ambition. That’s why I spoke with the manager and also with the club about my future.
“I want to leave but we will see what happens because we don’t know.”
Mourinho said at the end of last season that Darmian was in his plans for the new campaign, but after talks, the manager has reluctantly agreed the right-back can leave as long as the club receive the right offer.
Sources have said that Juventus and Inter Milan have both registered their interest but have yet to come up with an acceptable proposal.
When asked if a return to Serie A was his first choice, Darmian said: “It’s an option. Yes, probably.”
He added: “We will see what happens. Honestly, I’m waiting. If I stay, I stay and I do what I did up until now. If I go, it is because the offer that another team makes will be good.
“To play for probably the best club in the world is a good thing, and for me, it’s an honour to play here and play for Manchester United. But we have to take decisions in our life and this is my decision.”
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