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Michael Carrick has welcomed Ander Herrera's signing - even though the Spaniard could take his place.

Herrera joined United last week in a £29million deal from Athletic Bilbao and he is expected to anchor the midfield.

Carrick remembers him from when United played Athletic in the Europa League two seasons ago and says he is a great addition to their squad.

"I have played against him and he is a terrific player," said the United midfielder.

"The more quality we have, the better, and he is certainly right up there. So I am sure he is looking forward to getting started and getting the first game under his belt and fitting in.

"We will certainly make him feel as welcome as we can."

United have also signed Luke Shaw and Carrick is confident new boss Louis van Gaal can restore their fortunes after last season's woeful campaign.

"I'm looking forward to working with him," he told Sky Sports News. "I'm looking forward to meeting him and getting cracking really.

"Looking back, it was a disappointing campaign. But we have got to learn from it - you never stop learning - and take what we can.

"We have still certainly got enough quality in the squad anyway regardless of who is coming in this summer to be up there challenging again."

Carrick claims United will cope with the loss of former skippers and defensive linchpins Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.

"They are two huge players, huge characters and true legends at the club and rightly so," he said.

"Yes, they will be missed for what they bring, but at the same time it's a chance for other people to step in and we have certainly got the talent to do that."