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Shinji Kagawa "excited" about fresh chance under Man Utd boss Van Gaal

Shinji Kagawa is hoping for a clean slate at Manchester United under new manager Louis Van Gaal.

With a new boss at the Old Trafford helm, the 25 year-old feels refreshed and has vowed to start the new campaign on a high note.

"I feel incredibly excited," Kagawa told AFP in Tokyo.

"It's a new start and I feel re-energised. It's up to the players to get the results we need. I have a strong desire to do well.

"I'll look more closely at my game and accept the challenge filled with passion."

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