Barcelona ahead Robert Lewandowski has detailed simply how shut he was to becoming a member of Manchester United again in 2012.
The previous Bayern Munich striker – ranked at no.50 in FourFourTwo’s record of the best footballers of all time – has loved a glittering profession and continues to seek out success on the Nou Camp below Hansi Flick.
Nevertheless, having loved early success at Borussia Dortmund within the early 2010s, the formiddable Poland worldwide has now defined how he virtually signed for the Purple Devils.
Robert Lewandowski particulars what occurred throughout his failed transfer to Manchester United
“I keep in mind one dialog with Sir Alex Ferguson,” Lewandowski advised former United defender Ferdinand through the newest episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents. “I made a decision to affix Manchester United in 2012.
“I keep in mind the dialog that was earlier than pre-season, we had been taking part in some video games. I knew that he [Ferguson] was going to name to me. And at half-time, I used to be subbed off as a result of I knew that I used to be taking part in 45 minutes.
“I had the decision. And that point, , my English, that was on a unique stage. Particularly if I’ll converse with this sort of man – Sir Alex Ferguson. I used to be very nervous and he known as. I stated, ‘Howdy, my title is Robert Lewandowski’. He stated, ‘Hello, hello…’ , on this Scottish accent.
“I knew what I ought to inform him – Yeah, in fact, I wish to be a part of Manchester United.”
Regardless of the verbal settlement being reached, Lewandowski defined that Borussia Dortmund quickly stepped in, stopping any deal from taking place.
“I keep in mind additionally the dialog with the president of Dortmund,” the present Barcelona ahead added. “He stated to me, they want him. They don’t seem to be going to signal me to Manchester United as a result of I am so necessary for them. It wasn’t the proper time.
“However that point I stated sure, that is true. I stated sure to affix Manchester United as a result of if Sir Alex Ferguson calls you, you can’t say no, . Particularly after I was 22 or 23 years previous. And at the moment I used to be taking part in for Dortmund. I used to be blissful, however Manchester United had been just like the prime of Manchester United.”
In FourFourTwo’s view, Lewandowski would have added a very completely different dimention to Fergie’s assault and will have gone on to cement himself as one of many Premier League finest.