Charlie Savage claims Reading's training ground is 'on par' with Man United

Charlie Savage has claimed that Reading’s training ground is on par with Manchester United.

The 20-year-old left United in the summer for League One side Reading.

Savage made his sole appearance for United’s first team during the 21/22 season in the Europa League against Swiss side Young Boys after coming on to replace Juan Mata.

After moving to Reading, the young Welshman has surprised many by claiming that the Royals’ training ground is on par with United’s.

Speaking to Reading’s official YouTube channel: “Reading's training ground- I heard it was good but I didn’t realise it was this good.

“Honestly, I'd say it's on par with United at the minute.”

This comes after Reading owner Dai Yongge spent millions on refurbishing the club’s Bearwood training base.

Savage’s comments have proved Cristiano Ronaldo correct after he criticised the Old Trafford club’s facilities during his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

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He said: “Nothing changed, surprisingly. Not only the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym. Even the kitchen, the chefs, whom I appreciate -- lovely people. They stopped in time. It surprised me a lot.

“I thought I would see other things, technologies and infrastructure. Unfortunately, we see a lot of what I used to see at 21, 22 and 23 years old. It really surprised me.

“Since Ferguson left, I haven’t seen an evolution at the club. Progress is zero. You have to tear it down and rebuild it. If they start with me, it’s not a problem.”

As per talkSPORT, former midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin said to the Daily Mail: “For me, it's the biggest club in the world, so the training ground needs to be more modern and other things need to change.”

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