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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has revealed that former Red Devils manager, Sir Alex Ferguson\u2019s biggest regret was not signing Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema.<\/p>\n

Ferdinand said this as Real Madrid eliminated Chelsea from the Champions League quarter-final stage on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Ferguson notably wanted young Benzema to join him at Man United back in 2009, but the France international headed to Real Madrid instead from Lyon.<\/p>\n

Speaking to BT Sport, Ferdinand discussed the events leading up to Benzema\u2019s potential signing, saying: \u201cThe first time I played against him [Benzema] was 2008, and that was the first time I had seen him up close and personal. If you see the goal he scored against us, look how many players are around him, but all he needed was one touch, it was all one motion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember coming off the pitch and Sir Alex Ferguson said, \u2018Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019m trying to get him\u2019. But with his African connections, and how influential Real Madrid were, he chose them. I think looking back, Sir Alex will believe that is one of his biggest regrets not getting him to sign for the club.\u201d<\/p>\n

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