Manchester United’s signing of Fred in the summer of 2018 drew a number of comparisons to Kleberson’s arrival in August 2003.
Both had previously been to the World Cup with Brazil and Luiz Felipe Scolari attributed much of the country’s cup-winning success in 2002 to Kleberson’s fine performances.
The midfielder had impressed for Brazil as they defeated England 2-1 in the quarter-final before beating Germany 2-0 to lift the trophy.
His driving influence at the heart of Brazil’s midfield led to interest from a number of European sides including Barcelona and Celtic, but the midfielder eventually put pen to paper with United in the summer of 2003 as an assumed replacement for Verón.
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