Former Man United star Nani without a club after injury-hit Australia spell but still has strict workout to keep him ripped

Former Manchester United star Nani is absolutely shredded as he prepares for Soccer Aid after a nightmare year in Australia.

The Portuguese winger played for United between 2007 and 2015 and is yet to hang up his boots.

But the 36-year-old hasn’t given up on getting in shape and could rival his best friend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Nani, now in his 19th year as a professional, is often seen in the gym combining a series of sprint exercises with strength training.

Many Premier League fans may remember the winger for his tricky skills and somewhat petite stature, but that’s all changed.
The result of dedication, the former Red Devils star now looks like it was carved straight out of a Michelangelo sculpture.

During the 2020 lockdown in Orlando City, he started training hard in the gym and weathered the corona crisis with his biceps bulging.

Fans were shocked when he posted a photo of him looking badly ripped and with rock hard abs.

His Instagram page is almost filled with posts of him going to the gym to build more muscles and keep himself in top shape while training hard.

For years Nani was seen as Ronaldo’s understudy at Old Trafford, but maybe that was wrong, but his change in physique left fans wondering who was who at the reunion. You might think

When he joined the Red Devils, Ronaldo lived with him until he got used to life in Manchester and the two graduated from the Sporting Academy.

And the veteran star, despite a bitter farewell after playing just one game under Louis van Gaal in 2015, remains United as ever. remain loyal to

“Truth be told, it will never be the same after leaving Manchester United to play for another club,” Nani said in 2020.

“As a club, as an organization, as a quality, that’s what everyone knows.” I don’t offend anyone. Manchester United are Man United all over the world.”

Signing Fenerbahçe after manager Van Gaal effectively threw him out of United for just £4million, his career showed no signs of slowing down.

Nani joined Valencia in 2016 after spending just one year in Turkey before being loaned to Lazio Roma, where he scored 11 goals in 18 Serie A appearances.

It was shown that the old dog still has life left, but he preferred to return to his roots and joined youth club Sporting for a season in 2018, scoring nine goals in the process.

When he was 32, Orlando City made the decision and Nani went to the United States, where he became one of MLS’ biggest stars.

He spent his three years in Florida, where he scored 31 goals in 88 appearances, but his time in Europe was far from over.

He signed a short-term contract with Venice for 2021 before leaving for the World Tour to Melbourne City, where an injury ended his stint prematurely.

The United icon has made a great return to Old Trafford and may want to showcase his skills at Soccer Aid on Sunday.

because he has just been released from Melbourne Victory after signing a two-year contract with the Australian club in one year.

Now a free agent and looking for a new club for next season, he told talkSPORT ahead of Sunday’s game that he has no intention of retiring just yet.

Nani joined Down Under last July after a successful six-month stay in Venice, Italy.

However, his time at Melbourne was not as good, having played just 10 games for the club before being injured.
‘s last game for the club was against Brisbane Roar in January when he suffered a partial anterior cruciate ligament tear.

This ruled out the winger for the rest of the season, and in May it was decided that he would be released from his contract.

Nani soon after confirmed his departure from AAMI Park, ending his final career as a journeyman following a stint with United that crossed over from Turkey to the United States.

“As he finishes his club career, I would like to thank him for all the love and support he has received on and off the pitch throughout the season,” he said.

“Unfortunately, due to my injury, I was unable to contribute to the club as much as I had hoped.

“But I will always cherish the time I spent in Australia.

“I feel at home. I would also like to thank the club staff and the A-League for making me feel

“I wish everyone in Melbourne the best of luck in the future. I will continue to be a supporter of MVFC.” It’s a small miracle that he can accomplish, but it’s no surprise to those who know him.

At 36, the former Red Devils entertainer is still in great shape, showing off his physique on Instagram.

It’s a shame Tommy Fury is in the same position, otherwise there could have been a Battle of the Bods showdown at SoccerAid on Sunday.