Man Utd news: Dimitar Berbatov reveals he told agent to ‘f*** off’ over Man City interest

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Dimitar Berbatov insists he never had any intention of snubbing the Red Devils for fierce rivals Manchester City.
The Bulgarian finalised a move from Tottenham to Old Trafford in 2008 in a deal worth £30.75m.
Berbatov enjoyed a successful four-year spell at United, winning two Premier League titles and scoring 56 times under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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But his career could have turned out differently had he moved elsewhere.

Spurs also accepted a bid from City, who were splashing the cash following their takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group.

However, Berbatov has revealed he wasn’t interested in a move to the Etihad after dreaming of playing for United as a child.

“I don’t think it was that close, to be honest,” he told FourFourTwo.

“My agent told me about some interest but I said, ‘Don’t even bother mentioning anyone else, I’m going to Man United,’ because of the history, the players, the tradition, everything.

“I think it was the night before City signed Robinho from Real Madrid and my agent said, ‘Berba, there’s another team in for you’.


      Man Utd legend Dimitar Berbatov insists he had no intention of joining Man City

“I said, ‘F*** off, we’re going to Man United’.

He said, ‘But they’ll give you more money.’

“It’s not all about the money sometimes, though. I was like a horse with blinkers.

“For me it was the right decision because going to the top of the mountain was my dream, especially when you come from Eastern Europe, from a small town, and no one’s done it before you.


         Man Utd legend Dimitar Berbatov scored 56 goals during his time at Old Trafford

“It was a great feeling.

“It’s difficult. You see it all the time with players moving clubs.

“In my case it was me simply following my path, because ever since I was a small boy, I’d always imagined playing for the biggest club in the world.

“When that moment arrived I know a lot of people were angry with my choice, but I needed to follow my path.”