Adel Taarabt explains why Manchester United interest ended during Championship match

Former Premier League player Adel Taarabt recently announced his retirement from professional soccer at age 37. During his career, he played for Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and Queens Park Rangers. In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Taarabt revealed he missed a potential opportunity to join Manchester United. He explained that manager Sir Alex Ferguson traveled to a game at Hull City specifically to scout him. During the match, Taarabt engaged in an on-field argument with teammate Shaun Derry and demanded to be substituted. Taarabt noted that his conduct during the dispute likely convinced Ferguson that he was not a suitable signing for his squad. He confirmed that he never received further interest from Manchester United following that incident.

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