According to The Athletic (UK), MU would have recruited precious gem Jude Bellingham, a 20-year-old star playing for Real Madrid, if Transfer Director John Murtough did not object to Sir Alex Ferguson. “The incident happened in 2020, when Jude Bellingham was just 16 years old and playing for Birmingham City Club. Sir Alex Ferguson convinced Jude Bellingham and the player’s parents to visit MU Club and Carrington training ground. He also prepared a development plan for this potential young player when he joined Old Trafford. However, Transfer Director John Murtough prevented that, hindering Sir Alex Ferguson and causing MU to lose a precious gem,” The Athletic wrote in the article: “Internals of the MU club, behind-the-scenes secrets and the oppose Sir Alex Ferguson”.

From left: Mr. John Murtough, player Jude Bellingham and Sir Alex Ferguson

John Murtough has sought to reduce Sir Alex Ferguson’s role in the Jude Bellingham deal. Just let him shake hands with this player’s parents and take pictures. Prevent any conversations between the two parties. MU coach Solskjaer at that time and his assistants asked Sir Alex Ferguson to discuss with Jude Bellingham’s family, convincing them by offering the best plan for this young player to develop and advance to the first team. . However, the meeting was only for sightseeing purposes, with no promises or negotiations with Sir Alex Ferguson as planned.

Jude Bellingham’s family feels there is no guarantee for their son’s career at MU. Then, they chose Borussia Dortmund Club in Germany, with a transfer value of only 20 million pounds in July 2020. Jude Bellingham started his career from there, becoming the best young player in Europe and the world. In the summer of 2023, he moved to Real Madrid for a record fee of 115 million pounds, quickly becoming a pillar of the Spanish “giant”. Jude Bellingham is currently coach Carlo Ancelotti’s favorite child, scoring 17 goals and providing 5 assists after a total of 21 matches for Real Madrid,” The Athletic shared.

In 2023, Jude Bellingham also won two Outstanding Young Player titles including the Kopa Trophy award from France Football magazine (France) and the Golden Boy award from Tuttosport newspaper (Italy). This 20-year-old English player is currently a bright candidate for the 2024 Golden Ball title along with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.

Jude Bellingham is currently an excellent star and has the highest transfer value

“After the incident of letting Jude Bellingham leave MU to go to Borussia Dortmund, Sir Alex Ferguson was very angry with Mr. John Murtough. There was a fierce argument between the two and from then on they became hostile. The reason why Mr. Murtough opposes Sir Alex Ferguson, wanting to reduce this legend’s role at Old Trafford? That’s thanks to coach David Moyes’ choice to replace him when Sir Alex Ferguson retired after the 2013 season. Just 9 months later, David Moyes was fired. MU fired”, The Athletic revealed.

Also in the article “Internal stories of MU club, behind-the-scenes secrets and opposition to Sir Alex Ferguson”, The Athletic also exposed the fierce disagreement between former player Nicky Butt (director of the team’s academy). ball) with Mr. Murtough.

The article also revealed that the MU club’s transfer department headed by Mr. Murtough once valued player Antony (Brazil) at only £25 million. But in the end, under the influence of coach Erik ten Hag after the purchase of midfielder Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, he also bought Antony from this Dutch team for up to 85 million pounds.

Antony is currently considered a failed contract for MU, after a total of 62 matches he only scored 8 goals. This season, the 23-year-old Brazilian player has not scored nor provided any assists after 18 matches.

Coach Erik ten Hag (left) and Mr. John Murtough

MU currently refuses to comment on any behind-the-scenes revelations related to Sir Alex Ferguson. SunSport newspaper (UK) said billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is about to complete the deal to buy 25% of MU’s shares for a value of 1.25 billion pounds.