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Manchester United flop Juan Sebastian Veron struggled due to Roy Keane - Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has suggested Juan Sebastian Veron's chances of success at Manchester United were nullified by the presence of Roy Keane.

The Argentinian joined United in the summer of 2001 from Lazio for a fee of £28.1million – which was a Premier League record at the time – and initially settled well.

He was given the Premier League player of the month award for September in his first season but over time, he struggled to settle.

Juan Sebastian Veron was hindered by Roy Keane at Manchester United, claims Rio Ferdinand

Juan Sebastian Veron was hindered by Roy Keane at Manchester United, claims Rio Ferdinand

United eventually cut their losses with him, selling Veron to Chelsea for £15m in 2003.