Former Manchester United player Dimitar Berbatov said why he chose Manchester United over Manchester City despite the latter’s offer being more lucrative. Berbatov joined Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day on a fee of £30 million.
However, Tottenham also accepted a bid from Manchester City but the Bulgarian wanted to go to Old Trafford.
When asked about interest from Manchester City, Berbatov said, “I don’t think it was that close, to be honest. My agent told me about some interest but I said, ‘Don’t even bother mentioning anyone else, I’m going to Man United,’ because of the history, the players, the tradition, everything. I think it was the night before City signed Robinho from Real Madrid and my agent said, ‘Berba, there’s another team in for you’. I said, ‘We’re going to Man United’. He said, ‘But they’ll give you more money!’
It’s not all about the money sometimes, though. I was like a horse with blinkers. For me it was the right decision because going to the top of the mountain was my dream, especially when you come from Eastern Europe, from a small town, and no one’s done it before you. It was a great feeling.”
Dimitar Berbatov spent four seasons at Manchester United and played 149 matches across all competitions, scoring 56 goals. With United, he won two Premier League titles, a League Cup, two Community Shield titles and a Club World Cup title. He also won the Premier League Golden Boot for the 2010-11 season.
