Manchester United prodigy Ethan Laird has explained how wanting to be in a "winning changing room" led to him joining Queen Park Rangers on loan.
The 21-year-old right-back, who sparingly featured for the Red Devils in pre-season under new manager Erik ten Hag, has escaped the current chaos at Old Trafford to link up with the Shepherd's Bush side. Laird had reportedly been set to sign for Watford for the duration of the 2022-23 campaign before a deal collapsed, leading him to Loftus Road.
Once the season-long loan deal was confirmed on Monday, the former MK Dons, Swansea City and Bournemouth loanee was asked by QPR's website what elements he looks for when choosing a new club. "You want love and care," Laird declared in a telling response. "Winning changing rooms need to have a real care for the players and I feel like on the pitch you will get the best from your players if they know they are going to be cared for. Another thing I look for is creativity – and it is in abundance here!"
