Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is one of many players to speak out on the formation of a controversial European Super League. 

Herrera played for Manchester United from 2014-19, having made 189 appearances for the Red Devils.

It was announced on Sunday night that Herrera’s former club would be involved in the formation of a European Super League. 

The proposed competition has been met with a wave of criticism due to the ‘closed shop’ mentality of the league format.

Now, Herrera has led a wave of players speaking out on social media.

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— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 19, 2021

Daniel Podence & Bruno Fernandes

Wolves’ Daniel Podence criticised the competition on Instagram on Monday, claiming ‘there are some things we just can’t really pay for’.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes then reposted Podence’s post, explaining ‘dreams can’t be bought’.

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— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) April 19, 2021

Mesut Ozil & Everton’s Richarlison

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has also spoken out on the formation of the European Super League.

The now-Fenerbahce midfielder said it is ‘really hard to understand for all football fans out there’.

Kids grow up dreaming to win the World Cup and the Champions League – not any Super League. The enjoyment of big games is that they only happen once or twice a year, not every week. Really hard to understand for all football fans out there…⚽