Sir Alex Ferguson meets Champions League winner who rejected Manchester United transfer

Sir Alex Ferguson reunited with many players from his past in the Champions League final, as well as one who avoided Manchester United.

The Scotsman was seen with luis figoamong others, but he also encountered John Obi Mikelwho infamously rejected manchester united bind Chelsea.

Ferguson doesn't look very impressed in the picture, while Mikel appears to be smiling.

The photo was published in The Obi One Podcast X pagewith a caption that read: “THE BOSS.

“All is forgiven between @mikel_john_obi and Mr Alex Ferguson.

“Lip readers may disagree, however.”

They both watched as Real Madrid won their 15th Champions League title in a 2-0 victory at Wembley over Borussia Dortmund.

Dani Carvajal He opened the scoring with a header in the 74th minute before Vinícius junior He added another with a left footed shot in the 83rd minute.

Mikel and Ferguson have a long history, dating back to 2005, when the Red Devils signed the Nigerian.

At 18, Mikel signed a four-year contract with Man United and was expected to join the club in January 2006.

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He was even photographed wearing a United kit, but his agents had not been involved in the deal, and that turned out to be a real problem.

Chelsea swooped in and struck a deal with Mikel and his representatives, leaving Man United furious.

The Premier League giants lodged a complaint with FIFA over the deal.

A deal was eventually agreed in June 2006 and Mikel joined Chelsea from Lyn Oslo for £16 million, where he won the Champions League as well as two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two UEFA Cups. League.

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Of course, Mikel and Ferguson crossed paths many times, but one encounter in particular scared the midfielder.

speaking in The informative podcast In this regard, he said: “I saw him once, it was Manchester United against Chelsea, I was coming out of the locker room, and when I was coming out the corner door, he was coming out and I just saw him. *** myself.

“I don't remember what happened, I think I tripped on the stairs, he looked at me and just walked out. He started chewing gum and just walked out. He didn't say a word.”

Ferguson later forgave Mikel for the transfer, although judging by the photo it still appears that he was not happy with their last meeting.