Macheda loves Premier League so much more than Serie A and Ferguson wants him back!

Kiko Macheda insists he will be returning to Manchester United in the summer.

The Italy U21 striker has endured a difficult loan at struggling Sampdoria in Serie A.

"I don't know why it hasn't worked for me at Sampdoria, perhaps people expected that I would replace Cassano," said Macheda. "But I'm not Cassano, I am Macheda.

"And the Italian football, the tactics, is different to the English. I prefer the English, more physical and faster.

"The chief scout from United does come to Italy to watch me play."

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Kiko Macheda has a big future at Old Trafford.

Macheda was farmed out on-loan to Sampdoria in January, where he has struggled for form since his arrival.

Ferguson insisted: "I speak to Macheda by phone. In June, I want him back.

"He is a natural scorer."