Monday, June 11, 2018

Kleberson - Ronaldinho convinced me to sign for United

Ronaldinho convinced Kleberson to sign for Manchester United, the midfielder has revealed.
The Brazilian moved to Old Trafford in 2003 in a £6million transfer from Atletico Paranense.
Kleberson has recalled how he was persuaded to join United after a conversation with Ronaldinho, only for his compatriot to back out of a move to the Premier League.
Kleberson told ESPN: “Ronaldinho told me he was going to Manchester.
“He kept saying to me, ‘Come to Manchester!’ I wanted to go, but I was reluctant because I didn’t speak English and United didn’t have any Portuguese speakers.
“Ronaldinho persuaded me and I went to Manchester. But he didn’t.”
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with new signings Kleberson (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo are unveiled at a press conference at Old Trafford, Wednesday 13th August, 2003.
(Image: PA)

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