Succession planning is never easy. Especially at a club like Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson was the master of knowing when to move a player on.
He would plan a few years in advance and ensure their replacement was ready to go. As David de Gea says goodbye to Manchester United, he is another great example of Ferguson getting it right.
He lasted 12 years as number one after replacing the great Edwin van der Sar. De Gea was not always guaranteed to be an instant hit.
There were teething problems in his first season as Man City snatched the title. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here But the in-depth scouting paid off.
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