Robert Lewandowski admitted that he needed to affix Manchester United, nevertheless it was Borussia Dortmund who blocked his transfer to the Premier League.
The Pink Devils boasted a powerful squad in 2012. The likes of Nemanja Vidic, Ashley Younger, Patrice Evra, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have been on the books at Outdated Trafford, guiding the membership to a Premier League title in 2013.
Whereas United weren’t in need of attacking expertise underneath legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson, they got here near including Lewandowski to their squad listing. The elite striker, who took the Bundesliga by storm with Dortmund between 2010 and 2014, has now revealed the true story behind what would’ve been a groundbreaking transfer to Manchester.
“I bear in mind one dialog with Sir Alex Ferguson,” Lewandowski instructed former United star Ferdinand in the course of the newest episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents. “I made a decision to affix Manchester United in 2012.
“I bear in mind the dialog that was earlier than pre-season, we have been enjoying 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 enjoying 45 minutes.
“I had the decision. And that point, you recognize, my English, that was on a special degree. Particularly if I will converse with this type of man – Sir Alex Ferguson. I used to be very nervous and he known as. I mentioned, ‘Hi there, my title is Robert Lewandowski’. He mentioned, ‘Hello, hello…’ you recognize, on this Scottish accent.
“I knew what I ought to inform him – Yeah, after all, I wish to be part of Manchester United.”
Whereas Lewandowski had agreed to half methods together with his German aspect and be part of the Premier League giants, Dortmund have been unwilling to let their star goalscorer go away.
“I bear in mind additionally the dialog with the president of Dortmund,” the present Barcelona ahead added. “He mentioned 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 essential for them. It wasn’t the proper time.
“However that point I mentioned sure, that is true. I mentioned sure to affix Manchester United as a result of if Sir Alex Ferguson calls you, you can not say no, you recognize. Particularly once I was 22 or 23 years outdated. And at the moment I used to be enjoying for Dortmund. I used to be completely satisfied, however Manchester United have been just like the prime of Manchester United.”