Former Manchester United chief executive, Peter Kenyon has come out to break down the club’s attempts to sign Ronaldinho.
Peter recently revealed that Mufc failed to lure the Brazilian to Old Trafford after a hot chase even if they were prepared to spend a huge amount that was way beyond his market value.
According to him, the club eventually backed out because the demands were becoming too much for the midfielder, which did not sit well with the Red Devils.
He added that Ole is a good manager for Manchester United because he completely understands what the club is all about.
His words, “We did try really hard for Ronaldinho and in the end, we offered what was a load of money, even by our standards,”
“Getting the player for the amount of money paid didn’t sit well at United. There was a decision that if he is right and we do want him we will pay, because we could.
“It crossed the line and on reflection – and this is not about his ability – it turned out to be a great decision.”
On Ole, “I don’t think people fully understood what United is all about. United is a huge club and just because you are a world-class player, doesn’t mean you can go there and be successful.
“I don’t think United is about paying the biggest transfer fees. Whilst we always paid really good wages and competed in transfers – although Alex would continually say we never gave him enough money – what we got were players who really wanted to be at United for the right reasons.
“I think they have lost that a bit and they are getting that back, and that’s why I think they will come back. Ole is good because he understands that aspect of it. It’s really important.”
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