Marouane Fellaini claims he’s been branded a ‘murderer’ in England as he considers Manchester United exit
Towering Belgian also claims opponents pull his famous curls to try and get a rise out of him and defends disciplinary record
MAROUANE FELLAINI has hit out at his treatment in England as he considers his Manchester United future.
The towering Belgian claims he has been branded a "murderer" over his physical style - and has to deal with rivals tugging on his famous curls.
Old Trafford chiefs are trying to extend his contract - but his latest comments suggest the midfielder is leaning towards an exit.
Fellaini, 30, told Belgian magazine Humo: "They have labelled me an aggressive player, a murderer.
"Look, I'm fanatical. The team that wants it the hardest wins but there have been times when I came out as the villain.
"What should I do if they pull me by the hair? It sounds like a joke, but it really hurts.
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"Last season I was suspended after the derby against City for a headbutt against Aguero. He stepped towards me and then dropped dead. But, no, I get the red.
"Players often try to provoke me but do you know how many yellow cards I collected last season? Four, in 45 matches. I've never destroyed someone's career."
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Fellaini believes his World Cup dream was almost ended by a Shane Long challenge which went unpunished - in another slap in the face.
He added: "Do you see how insanely good luck I had? He could have broken my leg. Without the tape around my ankle, it was definitely broken and I would have been out for six months.
"If I did that, I'd be suspended for three games, maybe five. I swear to you. He got a yellow, apologised, and that was it."