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Man Utd unexpectedly 'rejected' Barcelona star Jean-Clair Todibo after trial period
Manchester United snubbed the chance to land Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo during his teenage years. The 20-year-old centre-back is expected to enjoy a long and prosperous career at the Nou Camp, despite a slow start to life in Spain.Todibo earned himself a move to Barcelona after impressing at Toulouse in his native France.But United had the chance to poach the youngster before he left for the Catalan outfit, according to the player himself.Todibo admits his trial in England went well but for some unknown reason the Red Devils decided against making a move for his services."It was crazy, I went from Les Lilas to United," Todibo told Onze Mondial."It was a dream that was coming true when I hadn’t done anything, really.