Robert Lewandowski has recalled how he agreed to join Manchester United in 2012. After speaking to Sir Alex Ferguson, only for the move to fall through. The

36-year-old is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. After making an impact during his time at Borussia Dortmund.

Lewandowski scored 30 goals in 47 games in the 2011-12 season and his displays caught the eye of Ferguson. Who was nearing his retirement from United. The

Polish international was contacted by Ferguson and opted to join United. Speaking to Ferdinand

‘s podcast, Lewandowski recalled the incident, saying: “I said yes to Manchester United. “

I remember talking to Sir Alex Ferguson. It was in 2012. I remember the conversation. It was in pre-season. I knew he would call me.

The move did not happen and Ferdinand, who was still at Old Trafford at the time, has been asked why the move did not materialise. Lewandowski replied to โปรโมชั่น ufabet

: “Ask the club. I still remember talking to the Dortmund president. “

He told me they wanted me, they would not let me sign for Manchester United because I was so important for the team and it was not the perfect time. “

But then I already said yes, that’s the truth. I said yes to Manchester United because if Sir Alex Ferguson calls you, you cannot say no. Especially when I was only 22 or 23. “

I was playing for Dortmund at the time and I was happy but Manchester United at that time was United’s peak.”

He ended up staying with the Black and Yellows, leading them to the 2013 Champions League final, before moving to Bayern Munich the following year.

Lewandowski enjoyed an incredible spell with the Bavarians, scoring a staggering 344 goals in 375 appearances and winning eight Bundesliga titles and the Champions League. Lewandowski

now plays for Barcelona and has been scoring prolifically this season, scoring 19 goals in 17 games.