LARSSON WON'T STAY

Last updated : 20 February 2007 By Ed

Henrik Larsson has ruled out extending his loan period past March 12th.

'I am not saying that I am not flattered or grateful to get the opportunity to extend my stay but there are other things I need to think about,' he said.

'The Swedish season starts at the end of March and I need to get back to that. I will stay only until March 12.'

It appears the travelling to and from Sweden is a major factor in his decision.

'I am going back and forward and it's not an ideal situation.'

He added: 'This is a great adventure for me.

'I arrived in January and I'm going home in March to play in Sweden. It suits me perfectly.'

However he thinks that United are in a good position to win trophies in the future.

"To become a great team you need to win trophies,"

"When I look at this squad, they have a lot of talent. They have players who have been there and done it. Then there are the younger guys who really want to make their mark by winning trophies. They have had some great teams before but only the future will tell if the current side can truly be thought of a great team."

Ferguson feels Larsson has improved the other forwards at the club.

"He has made a big impact already," Ferguson said.

"I'm sure that since he has arrived players like Wayne Rooney and Luis Saha must have been looking at Henrik in terms of his movement and his awareness of space and they will have been watching his finishing in our training sessions. The bonus for us is if he takes us into the later stages of everything we're challenging for. He's been fantastic for us, his professionalism, his attitude, everything he's done has been excellent."

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