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They thought it was a joke that Sir Alex Ferguson was waiting for this player's call-up

He spent seven seasons at the club since signing for the Red Devils in 2005.

By Harry Smith

He spent seven seasons at the club since signing for the Red Devils in 2005.
He spent seven seasons at the club since signing for the Red Devils in 2005.
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One of the most beloved players by Red Devils fans, it was an anecdote he told about Manchester United's interest, he believed it was a joke. He believed it was simply a joke his agent made about the Old Trafford team's interest.

He told NBC Sports recently that he didn't take what his agent told him seriously. Then he realized it was real that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to contact him. It was when he realized that he was very serious about what his agent was telling him, he couldn't believe he was going to be part of the team.

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At the time when the interest was shown, it was in 2005, that was when he signed from Dutch soccer, PSV let him go to Old Trafford where he was winning the affection of the people, he is one of the most charismatic players that the fans remember in recent years, it helped a lot that in the years he was at the club he won many titles.

He was part of teams that won titles of all kinds, from Premier League, to international titles such as the Champions League, one of the favorites of the fans of the Red Devils, he made more than 200 appearances with this team and was a fundamental part of many titles won.

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In 2012 he left for Queens Park Rangers where he continued his career. The former South Korean footballer left a lot at Old Trafford where he was much loved and respected by the team's fans. One of the most profitable signings, the underrated player who won it all with Manchester United.