“It’s killing me”: The Champions League final decision Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he got wrong

Despite winning the Golden Boot in 2011, Dimitar Berbatov was left out of Man United’s Champions League final squad in 2011.

Dimitar Berbatov was extremely captivating and entertaining. The Bulgarian striker was incredibly gifted and, in many ways, unlike any other forward that was playing in England when he was at his peak. As a frontman, he was completely unique.

He signed for Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur in September 2008, costing the Reds £30.75million. The London club had also accepted a bid from Manchester City, but Berbatov, after signing a four-year deal with United, claimed that he “would not even have thought about Manchester City”.

The Bulgarian made a strong start to life at Old Trafford, registering 14 goals and 11 assists in his debut campaign with the Reds. He was expected to kick on and thrive, but the following season proved more difficult for Berbatov – despite the player recording similar statistics to the previous term. There was, for a brief period, speculation that he could even leave the club, but Sir Alex Ferguson quickly rubbished such claims.