Originally posted by True Treble Reds:
<strong>Last time I write this...
Rio...
- Is Premiership proven.
- Knows most of our 1st team, extremely well.
- Is almost 3 years younger.
- Is 2 inches taller.
- Speaks English, fluently.
- Doesn't need to change lifestyle, country or culture.
- Will probably be at the heart of United's defence for the next 10 years.
- Wanted to play for United. <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
None of the above are a slight on Nesta at all, I'm merely pointing out why I think United chose to go with Rio rather than Nesta. Paying £15m now and the rest later was also a great move imo.
It seems that everytime a decent player is bought by another club, some on here always harp up saying "why couldn't we get him blah, blah, blah".
In the immortal words of Murt, I say to you all...
"Do you want fries with that order?"
</strong><hr></blockquote>TTR, I explained to Gazza this too, I'm very happy that we got Rio instead of Nesta - I just wish it had been for the same amount of money.