Andreas Pereira was 'eager' for game time and 'wasn't playing in his position' at Manchester United.
That's according to former United player Mikael Silvestre who spent nine years at Old Trafford himself and who knows Pereira.
Pereira, 25, made his United debut under Louis Van Gaal six years ago but he's since failed to establish himself in the Reds' first team and he's left the club on loan a total of four times with temporary spells at Granada, Valencia, Lazio and now Flamengo.
The midfielder has made 20 appearances at Flamengo this term and he's seemingly enjoying his football again in South America.
Silvestre has offered insight to the Manchester Evening News into Pereira's decision to leave United on loan again this summer.
"Well, it's one of those where he [ Pereira ] was eager to play more," Silvestre said.
"When he played he wasn't really playing in his position. So it was frustrating, but I mean, we forget that he joined United at 16 so he's United inside and out. But obviously, competition for places at United is super high.
"Some players can take it and accept that they won't be first choices most of the time but it's kind of tough. Sometimes it's best to move away and play regular football, you know like Jesse [Lingard] did at West Ham.
"I mean, it's a short career. You get around 15 years and it goes fast. You've got to make the most of it."
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Silvestre launched ‘Talent Lyfe’ this week, his own innovative agency to represent elite athletes and young talent.
To visit Talent Lyfe's website, to read more about what they do, then head here .
