Macheda On Loan To QPR

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has joined to QPR for this season on loan. The United part time striker, though with lots of talent had not been able to play in most of United's matches.

He has just six first-team appearances for United this term, will now hope to become a regular under R's manager Neil Warnock.

The 20-year-old becomes Neil Warnock's first signing of the January transfer window and will wear the number 33 shirt at Loftus Road.

The Italian striker who made his debut against Aston Villa in 5 April 2009, has made 33 appearances for United.

Macheda told QPR's official website,"There is a lot of competition at Manchester United, there are some very good strikers there. But I am still young and I need to get more experience in the Premier League. I am here to train hard firstly and then I hope to play a big part in the games."

He added: "I was attracted by the challenge and by the players that QPR brought in during the summer. There are some very big players at the club now. I also know the fans are very, very passionate, and this interested me also."

Rangers boss Warnock was delighted to secure Macheda's services but stressed his belief that Macheda's long-term future lies with Manchester United.

Warnock said,"He puts defenders under pressure, he’s a strong lad and he’s got a yard of pace as well. If we can get him the ball in the right areas I am sure he can get us a few goals. It’s a great way for us to start the January transfer window."

All United fans would be delighted with this loan transfer which will indeed help the non-regular striker to gain some confidence and consistency in his play, while he will be playing as a regular in QPR's team.

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