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Jonny Evans recalls Man Utd stars' reaction to 'genius' Sir Alex Ferguson signing

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04.06.2020 - 05:45

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Jonny Evans has revealed the reaction of his former Manchester United team-mates at one Sir Alex Ferguson signing he described as 'genius'.

Evans was part of the United side who were pipped to the Premier League title by bitter rivals Manchester City on a dramatic final day of the season in 2012.

That summer, Ferguson bolstered his Red Devils squad with a transfer market coup - landing striker Robin van Persie from long-time adversaries Arsenal.

Van Persie had become disillusioned after eight years with the Gunners, and appeared destined to sign for newly crowned champions City.

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