Manchester United’s decision to sign Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba forced Phil Neville out of Old Trafford, with the former Red Devils star admitting to having questioned Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to drop him for two midfield flops.
The Red Devils acquired Brazil international Kleberson 12 months after he helped his country to global glory at the 2002 World Cup. Cameroon star Djemba-Djemba was snapped up in the same summer, with Ferguson hoping to add more creativity and bite to his engine room.
Little value was found in two disastrous deals, with United quickly recognising the error of their ways.