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Rafael rules out Man Utd exit

08 October 2013 - 06:26

Manchester United defender Rafael will not be returning to his homeland despite talk of a transfer to Corinthians. The Brazilian full back is still considered a first team regular at Old Trafford.

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Rafael has been persistently linked with a transfer to Corinthians, but the player has now told reporters that he will be staying put for the time being.<br />

"I am not thinking about leaving Manchester United, especially since I did well last season," Rafael told&nbsp;<em>Lancenet</em>.&nbsp;<br />

"There is no reason to leave now, I am playing here, I am a starter and I don't intend to return to Brazil."

Written by Ketan Patel