'I asked repeatedly to go' - Sir Alex Ferguson's transfer refusal helped youngster win FA Cup but he never got Man United chance
manchestereveningnews.co.uk“He’s a goalscorer, "With clever movement inside the box, "He had a very successful time with his former club, “I feel he can bring us something different in the forward line.” It is understandable why Manchester United fans were so excited about their new signing after such a glowing endorsement from Sir Alex Ferguson.
United had just agonisingly missed out on the Premier League title at the hands of fierce rivals Manchester City and their legendary manager was eager for an immediate response.
At the top of his list was Robin van Persie, but he was not the only new striker United signed in the summer of 2012 as they looked to claw back power in the city. READ MORE: United keeping tabs on Hojlund If the pursuit of Van Persie was focused on bringing an immediate lift to the club, their pursuit of South American wonderkid Angelo Henriquez was one looking to bring long-term success instead.
The 18-year-old had been making headlines in his native Chile where he was already leading the line for top side Universidad, but the truth is that he was well-known to United before that.
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