Sir Alex Ferguson Took Just 45 Minutes to Decide That He Didn't Want to Sign Franck Ribery

Published on: 24 September 2017

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson turned down the chance to sign to Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery in 2006 after watching him for just 45 minutes, stating the now seven-time Bundesliga ​winner was "not good enough."  The 75-year-old went to scout the pacy wide man during Bolton Wanderers' UEFA Cup clash with Marseille in February of that year, however after just casting his gaze over the then 22-year-old for one half, was sure the 81-times capped France international could not cut...

Source: 90min.com

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