Ander Herrera believes Mason Greenwood and James Garner will go on to become Manchester United greats after the former shone in the season finale against Cardiff City.
The Basque midfielder bid farewell to Old Trafford after the 2-0 defeat that marked the end of a disappointing season for United. He's expected to join Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer after confirming his departure in a parting message to supporters.
On the pitch, Greenwood was the stand-out performer for United in the Cardiff game, while central midfielder Garner was an unused substitute but is likely to feature more under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer next season.
And Herrera insisted the future was bright. He said: "There are some good players and they think they are going to be great players — Mason Greenwood, Jimmy Garner.
"There are other players who need time because they are still very young.
"I am optimistic for the future but I ask the fans to give them time. Some of them might tell me to shut up because they have been waiting already."
Herrera then reflected on his time at Old Trafford, which has seen him win three major trophies in five years. When prompted, he admitted that he was disappointed to leave United without winning a league title.
"Of course because this is the greatest and biggest club in England," he added. "That was one of my dreams but it is what it is. I have won some trophies but the league is something I wanted to win.
"I have been here five years, not the five most successful years in the history of the club, but I have won four titles and lost two finals.
"In a bad moment for the club we have won some trophies. It shows how big the club is."
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