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Berbatov: Man City wanted me, I said f**k off!

The striker joined Manchester United from Tottenham in 2008 despite late interest from the club's city rivals, whom he did not want to join

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he told his agent to "f**k off" when he was told of Manchester City's interest in signing him in 2008.

The Bulgarian moved from Tottenham to Manchester United on one of the most intense deadline days in recent memory, sealing a £30 million ($38m) move with minutes to spare.

City, of course, were the subject of a takeover on the same day, and amazingly swooped to sign Robinho from under the noses of Chelsea.