Hiddink: No Stroll in the Park

By David Hobbs
June 26 2005

PSV Eindhoven boss Guus Hiddink has hit out at Park Ji-Sung for snubbing a new contract with the Dutch giants in order to join the Red Devils.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has reiterated his intentions to stay at Old Trafford despite tempting links to La Liga giants Barcelona and Real

Park passed a medical on Friday afternoon to seal a deal that will see the South Korean star stay in England until 2009 much to the disapproval of Hiddink.

The Dutch tactician likened the midfielder to Kleberson, who has failed to find his feet. "Park will be a waste of time at Manchester," said Hiddink.

"He will spend most of his time on the bench, it was not a wise decision for him to go.

"The Brazilian midfielder Kleberson is a good example for Park, he went to United and was a failure.

"Park should have stayed with PSV for another year."

The 24-year-old will cost United around £5 million but benefits in the Asian market will be great.

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