‘I said yes to Manchester United, even though it was tough to understand everything that Sir Alex Ferguson was saying, but Borussia Dortmund said no’: Robert Lewandowski reveals failed Old Trafford move a decade ago

DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 05: Robert Lewandowski of Dortmund celebrates after scoring his teams fourth goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg at Signal Iduna Park on November 5, 2011 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United.

Robert Lewandowski has revealed that he agreed to sign for Manchester United while Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge at Old Trafford, but Borussia Dortmund stopped him from leaving.

Blackburn famously wanted the Polish striker in 2010 when he was on the verge of departing Lech Poznan, but Lewandowski ultimately ended up deciding on Borussia Dortmund. That decision paid off, too, with his first two seasons ending with two Bundesliga titles.