BEBE ADMITS HE thought Manchester United were joking when they signed him for €9 million in 2010.
The 24-year-old arrived at Old Trafford from Vitoria de Guimaraes despite the fact that Sir Alex Ferguson had never seen the forward play and based the move on recommendations from a scout.
Bebe made only seven first-team appearances for United and was sent out on loan to Besiktas, Rio Ave and Pacos de Ferreira before joining Benfica on a permanent deal in July 2014.
“Everything seemed perfect at Guimaraes,” the new Cordoba loan signing told Marca. “I assumed I would remain their player.
But I had a contract with a €9 million release clause and, within two days of signing it, there were clubs interested in pay. I went to Manchester United but I thought they were kidding with their bid.
“I learned a lot from Sir Alex Ferguson, but what went wrong was that I was alone. I was too inexperienced to handle the situation.
“In Manchester I was a child and was alone. I’ve grown and I am a better person, very different.”
