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Villarreal midfielder Manu Trigueros warns Man Utd: This'll be the game of our lives

Villarreal midfielder Manu Trigueros is determined to enjoy himself on Wednesday night in the Europa League final.

Villarreal meet Manchester United in Gdansk as underdogs.

But Trigueros, quoted by Mundo Deportivo, says: "I'm going to do it (enjoy) to the fullest. You never know when you're going to get another chance like this. And wanting to enjoy a moment like this does not mean leaving aside the responsibility that we have.

"For many it will be the game of our lives. It will be remembered forever."

Trigueros is a former Barcelona player. He was recruited as a junior prospect, though had to leave to find a first team chance, with a move to Murcia kickstarting his pro career. And he was asked about his time with Barca and their famed La Masia academy.

He continued: "I signed for four years and was only there for one. They signed me when I was 15 years old, but it didn't turn out as expected. The coach at that time did not trust my game and I had to find a way out to Murcia before joining Villarreal."

Now 29, Trigueros was also asked about the prospect of a future move to England. He has a contract with Villarreal to 2022.

On the match being a shop window, he added: "As they say, at the moment I am a 'one club man'. I feel comfortable and loved by everyone at Villarreal. But I have years of career left and who knows? The Premier has always interested me, although I really enjoy the atmosphere in Spain."

Trigueros is expected to start for Villarreal tonight after an outstanding campaign for the Yellow Submarine under coach Unai Emery. This season he has managed 53 appearances, scoring twice and producing eight assists.


- updated May 26

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