Dimitar Berbatov: My best is yet to come at Manchester United
Published 23:00 14/12/09 By David Anderson
Dimitar Berbatov admits he has only shown "glimpses" of his best form at Old Trafford because he has struggled with his record £30.75million price tag.
Berbatov says he has laboured under the weight of expectation at being the most expensive player in Manchester United's history.
But the Bulgarian striker accepts that comes with the territory when you play at Old Trafford and has vowed to deliver on a more consistent basis for the United supporters.
"The fans have probably seen glimpses of my best goals, passes and games," he said. "I know you need to show that all the time and that's my main goal - in every game to show my best.
"I think every person is different in coping with pressure, every person thinks differently. For me, sometimes it is difficult because people expect so much of me.
"But that's the way it should be because the people here have paid so much money for me.
"I try to give my best for the team to win things. I think I did that in my first season. We won the championship and I think everybody was happy about that."
Berbatov has struggled to hold down a regular starting place at United in recent weeks, managing just four goals in 18 appearances this season, and is often criticised for his work rate.
He ignores the critics of his laconic style and says he won't change the way he plays.
"I try not to pay attention to this because always you have people who will say white is black and black is white," he said.
"I read a book recently and the book started saying unless you have beauty and grace, you are powerless to win a heart. I like to play like that, with beauty and grace. I like to do stuff like that.
"I've been here over a year now and everything is going well for me. I'm happy here, I love it here.
"The manager has been in charge of this great club for so many years that of course you are going to learn things. If you want to develop, this is the place to be."
