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Rob DawsonCorresponding
Edinson Cavani’s father said his son is not happy at Manchester United and would like to return to South America.
Cavani has scored seven goals in 25 games since moving to Old Trafford at no cost in October. He signed a two-year contract, but both the 34-year-old and United have the option to end the deal in the summer.
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Luis Cavani doubted his son’s future amid the interest of Boca Juniors and, asked if Edinson could return to South America at the end of the season, he said Super Futbol: “I would say there is a 60% chance.”
He added: My son is not happy in England and wants to get closer to his family. He wants to play in South America.
“I want Edinson to play on a team that fights for important trophies. He has already talked a lot with [Boca vice-president Juan Roman] Riquelme and I would like to play for Boca. “
Cavani’s move to United was considered a success, but in January the Uruguayan international was suspended for three games for using a term that could be considered discriminatory in the UK in an Instagram post for a friend.
He has also struggled with injury problems since the turn of the year and lost the 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.
“At the end of the season, he would like to return to South America,” added Luis. “My son’s idea is not to stay there [in Manchester].
“He wants to go back to South America.” He was really unhappy with the sanction for saying ‘bold’. “