A legend of United has disclosed that, prior to his retirement, Sir Alex Ferguson intended to bring back both Cristiano Ronaldo and a Real Madrid teammate. A few weeks prior to his retirement, Patrice Evra shared details of a conversation he had with Sir Alex Ferguson on the Obi One podcast.
When thinking back on the day the renowned manager announced his retirement, Evra remarked, “I was in shock, which is why I didn’t cry.”
Two weeks prior, he ushered me into his office and said, “Patrice, notice how they treat me like I’m going to retire, but I’ll be here for another ten years.” We must win additional Champions Leagues.
The 43-year-old continued, detailing the ambitious plans Ferguson had in mind, but the club’s owners turned him down. The 27-year United manager Ferguson allegedly told him that “Ronaldo had agreed 99 percent to come back and Gareth Bale.”
“They spent a billion because the club refused to give him the 200 million he needed,” Evra stated. Evra remembered his excitement as he left the office, thinking, “Gareth Bale, Cristiano is back.” We’ve regained our business following our victory.
