Wayne Rooney's request for a world-class signing was ignored by Sir Alex Ferguson, leading to the player joining Arsenal instead.
Wayne Rooney once demanded Sir Alex Ferguson sign a world-class player for Manchester United , but his plea fell on deaf ears as the player ended up joining their arch-rivals Arsenal . Despite Rooney's insistence, one world-class talent slipped through the net. During a heated standoff that almost saw Rooney leave Old Trafford, he challenged Ferguson about why Mesut Ozil hadn't been signed.
Ozil had made a name for himself in Germany, dazzling for Schalke and Bremen, and shone at the 2010 World Cup. His impressive performances led to a £15 million move to Real Madrid. However, in the summer of 2013, Ozil's time at the Bernabeu came to an end as he joined Manchester United's rivals Arsenal for a staggering £42.5 million. Ozil went on to become one of the Premier League's most celebrated playmakers, leaving an indelible mark on English football. During Ozil's time at Real Madrid, Manchester United won two Premier League titles. But they missed out on the crown in the 2011/12 season when Sergio Aguero scored a dramatic last-minute goal to snatch the title for Manchester City.
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