Aaron Ramsey’s ex-manager reveals real reason why he rejected Manchester United for Arsenal
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United lost out on Aaron Ramsey's services when the midfielder made the move from Cardiff City to Arsenal because the Gunners intended to play him straight away.
That's according to Dave Jones, the former Bluebirds manager who was at the helm of the Welsh club when the then youngster made the switch to North London ahead of Old Trafford.
In the summer of 2008, Arsenal, United and Everton were among the clubs interested in the highly rated youngster. Ultimately, Cardiff accepted a bid from the Gunners worth £4.8m for the then 18-year-old.
Ramsey ended up spending the next decade at the Emirates Stadium. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here READ MORE: Manchester United issue statement in response to Mason Mount autograph incident Ramsey went on to make 369 appearances and score 64 goals for Arsenal before departing in 2019.
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