The Bulgarian has slammed the Manchester United manager for freezing him out of the squad despite topping the scoring charts in the 2010/11 season.
Dimitar Berbatov’s odyssey at Old Trafford has been one of the most unusual stories in the Premier League.
Acquired in 2008 for a record club fee, much was expected of the striker, who made his name while playing for Tottenham. However, despite his technical attributes and unnerving talents he was unable to strengthen his position in the starting line-up.
Even with the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson in the squad, although his goal scoring prowess was undoubted.
Finding the back of the net 20 times during his most prolific season in-front of goal, the forward was lauded as the Premiership’s finest, but even then Ferguson chose to omit him from the team facing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 in the UEFA Champions League final.
‘Berba’ has been in and out of the side for the past few months but finally signed for a new club this summer, after agreeing to terms with Fulham.
At Craven Cottage he has been welcomed with open arms by Martin Jol, but the 31-year-old was quick to blame Fergie for his treatment at United.
"I said goodbye to the people who deserve it, I couldn't say goodbye to Ferguson. I know he's the boss but he has lost, to some extent, my respect because of the way he treated me. I don't think I deserved such treatment.”
"I went probably 15 times to ask the coach if they need me. And every time I was told that I'm an important player and should not leave but then again I was not in the team. Maybe I should have gone when he [Ferguson] left me out of the squad for the Champions
League final. But I've never been among the fastest players, I like to hold the ball, this is my style,” the front-man said.
United now play Wigan Athletic on the 15th of September after the International fixtures come to an end and should come out with a win considering that they play at home.
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