‘Absolutely wrong’ – Ex-Manchester United CEO reveals truth behind failed Ronaldinho transfer after David Beckham exit
Peter Kenyon has revealed the truth about Man United’s failed move for Ronaldinho, saying that it was NOT down to finances. The Red Devils were chasing the Brazilian legend in the summer of
“This started to become a bigger issue than the money” - Ex-Manchester United CEO Peter Kenyon on why Red Devils didn’t sign Ronaldinho
This saw Manchester United approach him last summer after Erik ten Hag came under huge pressure. The Dutchman led United to their worst-ever eighth place in the Premier League but won the FA Cup. After United failed to sign Hoeness, they extended Ten Hag's contract till 2026.
Former Man Utd chief exec reveals why Ronaldinho transfer failed
Asked if United had agreed a fee with PSG for Ronaldinho but then lowered that figure, Kenyon replied: ‘Absolutely wrong. Let’s kill the myth. Maybe a rumour but it’s not tr
Ronaldinho 'brought over 20 people' to Man Utd negotiations in Red Devils' failed bid to sign him as David Beckham replacement
Ronaldinho "brought over 20 people" to negotiate with Manchester United prior to his switch to Barcelona in 2003.
'This started to become a bigger issue' - Former CEO reveals why Man Utd didn't sign Ronaldinho in 2003
Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has shed more light on why the club didn't sign Ronaldinho in the summer of 2003, with the Brazilian star joining Barcelona instead.United were
Former Man United chief executive Peter Kenyon reveals why the club failed in their bid to sign Ronaldinho to replace David Beckham in 2003
Twelve months after winning the World Cup in 2002, Ronaldinho was one of the hottest properties in European football, and United wanted to bring him to Old Trafford from PSG.
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Former Man United CEO Peter Kenyon explains collapse of Ronaldinho transfer in 2003
Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has claimed that the sheer number of people involved in doing a ...
I left Manchester United to join Chelsea and Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t speak to me for two years
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Kenyon says Man Utd were very close to signing Ronaldinho before it became complicated
“Absolutely wrong,” Kenyon replied on the transfer fee being the issue. “This was the same as any other transfer. “ Alex ...
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Former CEO explains Man United’s failed Ronaldinho transfer
Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed why the club’s move to sign Ronaldinho broke down in ...
'Sir Alex Ferguson refused to speak to me for two years after I left Man Utd for Chelsea'
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Sir Alex Ferguson didn't speak to me for two years after I left Man United for Chelsea
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