Sir Alex Ferguson claimed to be “99 per cent sure” that Cristiano Ronaldo would return to the club and Gareth Bale would join from Tottenham before heading into retirement in 2013, says Patrice Evra.
Having previously backtracked on a decision to walk away from coaching, the legendary Scot rocked the sporting world when stepping down from an iconic post after 27 years.
Evra, who had been taken to Old Trafford by Ferguson, was among those left stunned when an all-time great walked away from a role that had delivered 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns.