But the 22-year-old Portugal international admits he has been pleased with his start to the season.
“Everyone knows it was more difficult for me when Ronaldo was here at United,” Nani told The People.
“It was always difficult for the manager to play with the two of us together.
“But now Cristiano has gone I can show my ambition for the club and I am working very hard. I have pledged to myself that this is going to be my season.
“I am only thinking about this season. Forget the past. I want to be the man. I have a lot to do to show people my best because I haven’t done that yet at United.
“I have played a lot of games and done some good things, but I need to improve.”
