Sir Alex Ferguson Reveals Why He Chose Not to Sign Manuel Neuer at Manchester United

​Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes he could have had Manuel Neuer when searching for a replacement for the retiring Edwin van der Sar in 2011. But he opted against the German for one very specific reason - David de Gea. Neuer, who was then at Schalke before joining current club Bayern Munich, was Ferguson's first choice at the time. But the legendary Old Trafford boss was ultimately convinced to go for de Gea instead after watching him in action...and with a little...

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