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Mourinho: Man Utd defender Darmian likely to stay

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho said Italy full-back Matteo Darmian was likely to remain at Old Trafford.

The 28-year-old had been given permission to find a new club, and was a tipped for a return to Serie A.

The Portuguese manager said: "I don't think he will go. He cannot have any bad feelings towards us, because we opened the door for him in case his desire was to go, but it looks like it's not going to end in a transfer and for me it is good news.

"For me it's good news that Matteo is staying."

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