Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has conceded his first year with Manchester United was a disaster.

Veron said his debut season at Old Trafford was a "catastrophe".

Bought for �28.1m from Lazio, Veron failed to find his top form with the Red Devils and the reigning Premiership champions were unable to defend their crown.

After a trophyless season domestically and in the Champions League, Veron's national side then crashed out of the World Cup in the first round.

"Both things happened one after the other - and that makes last season a catastrophe," Veron told The Sun newspaper. "I would like a bit more consistency. I want to start the way I played for the first 10 games of last season - then keep going for the whole year."

Despite Veron's aims for a better season, rumours still persist he is on his way out of the club.

Former club Lazio said last week they were willing to re-sign Veron in an exchange involving Argentine striker Hernan Crespo.

Veron, meanwhile, welcomed the arrival of �30m defender Rio Ferdinand to the club.

"Rio has class and ability beyond his years. Football seems to be a stroll for him," he said.