Captain and boss agree it was the right move

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney and manager Louis Van Gaal believe that it was right for Danny Welbeck to move on from Old Trafford.

Louis Van Gaal gave his reason of letting Welbeck go because of the quality Manchester United already had with Radamel Falcao, Rooney and Robin Van Persie.

Wayne Rooney believed that the reason was that he had to leave Old Trafford to improve his career and get more game time at another club.

Speaking prior to Manchester United 1-2 over Welbeck's new club Arsenal Louis Van Gaal said "For him it was a very good decision because as a line-up player he develops himself much more. If it was right for Manchester United is dependable on how they play, how they score and in what position we shall finish in the league."

The 23 year old had been at United previously since the age of seven and lived just four miles away from Old Trafford so moving on would have been extremely difficult.

Since leaving Old Trafford Welbeck has scored ten goals in 21 appearances (including internationals) .

Rooney said "I think, for Danny, and for his own personal career, it was probably the best move for him,"

Having left for £16m in the summer it may come back to bite Manchester United. However, looking at Saturday's performance against his former Club it was far from threatening at times.

It was the right decision to let Danny leave although it may have been hard for United and him it was the right choice.