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Wayne Rooney reveals Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson decided to sell Gerard Pique back to Barcelona after he was 'bullied' in defeat at Bolton

Daily Mail | May 17, 2020

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Sir Alex Ferguson decided Gerard Pique wasn't suited for the Premier League after he was 'bullied' in a defeat at Bolton, according to Wayne Rooney.

The Spanish centre-back had joined Manchester United from Barcelona's academy in 2004 and was just 20 when subjected to a physical Bolton side in November 2007.

Pique was at fault for the game's only goal as Bolton beat United after he mistimed his jump to allow Nicolas Anelka in to score and was hooked for Anderson just before the hour mark.

Gerard Pique was sold by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson after being 'bullied' in a match against Bolton in November 2007, according to Wayne Rooney
The Spanish centre-half was at fault for Bolton's winning goal and Ferguson decided he wasn't up to the physical challenge of the Premier League, selling him a few months later

At the end of that season, Ferguson decided to sell Pique back to Barcelona for £5million after just 23 appearances for United.

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