Although the star is currently with Rangers, he once played for Manchester United in a transfer that was ideal for him.
Before joining Rangers, Jack Butland expressed gratitude to Manchester United for boosting his confidence.
Since leaving Crystal Palace in 2023, the goalie has won over the supporters at Ibrox, and he is unquestionably their favourite. He joined Palace in 2020 after making an impression at Stoke City for seven years, but for a player who has previously been in and around England squads, minutes were scarce.
Even though his January 2023 loan move to Manchester United didn’t result in any games, it was a dream come true because he got to play for the side he grew up loving. Speaking to FourFourTwo, Butland says it helped him regain some of the confidence he had lost after playing a few minutes before going on loan and then ending up with Rangers.
“It happened in January, and it was obvious to me,” he claimed. The experience was incredible. Although I would have like to be on the pitch for them, I had to resume playing because careers are brief. I had to regain some of my control.
“Those six months of my life may turn out to be among the most important ones I’ve ever experienced since they made me realise my true potential, which gave me the courage to leave.
“I had loved Manchester United since I was very, very young, so when the chance to join them came up in the summer, it felt too good to pass up. It only strengthened my desire to go play. I wanted to take charge of my future by the end of 2022–2023; I wanted to go somewhere and accomplish something. Rangers stepped in at that point.
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