The Swede was signed from Parma ahead of the famous 1998/99 season, yet, speaking earlier this year on the UTD Podcast, Jesper revealed he could have become a Red years prior to that.
Sir Alex had closely monitored the winger’s progress during his time in Italy and, for that reason, Blomqvist felt United were the club for him, even if it meant competing with Ryan Giggs for a place in the team.
“[Carlo] Ancelotti got fired [at Parma] and they hired a new coach, and I wasn’t sure if he really wanted me,”
the 46-year-old reflected.