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Ex-Man Utd boss compares Januzaj to Cruyff; as good a talent as Rooney

David Moyes believes Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj is as good as any other player he has ever managed.

The Real Sociedad boss spent time with the 19-year old Belgium international during his stint at Old Trafford between July 2013 and April 2014 and says he is as talented as Wayne Rooney was when he left Everton for United back in 2004.

Moyes also compared Januzaj to former Holland ace Johan Cruyff who forged a glittering career with Ajax and Barcelona, winning the Ballon d'Or on three occasions.

"Along with Wayne Rooney, Adnan is the best young talent I've worked with as a manager," he told ESPN.

"He's a wonderful player gifted with great balance and the ability to go past people with little ease.

"When I see his poise on the ball he has characteristics of Johan Cruyff."

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