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Veron's Man Utd Mystery: Butt & Scholes Speak
29 Nov
Summary
- Juan Sebastian Veron joined Manchester United for a British record fee in 2001.
- He struggled to adapt to the Premier League's pace after shining in Italy.
- Former teammates Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes discussed his struggles.
Juan Sebastian Veron's high-profile move to Manchester United in 2001, setting a British transfer record, is being revisited by former teammates. Veron, a celebrated midfielder in Italy, joined Old Trafford with immense expectations but struggled to replicate his form in the English game.
Despite his talent, the Argentine found the Premier League's pace and physicality a significant hurdle. This difficulty in adaptation ultimately defined his spell in England, prompting reflections from those who played alongside him. His time at United was followed by stints at Chelsea and Inter Milan.
Former United midfielders Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes recently discussed Veron's impact on a podcast. Scholes notably admitted his bewilderment at how Veron's transfer didn't achieve greater success, highlighting the unexpected nature of his struggles at the club.
