‘To be honest, I thought I’d win the Premier League at Manchester United. Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and David de Gea were there, Bastian Schweinsteiger had just signed…’ Red Devils flop on his expectations moving to Old Trafford

An unnamed former Manchester United player expressed his initial high expectations upon joining the club, believing they were poised to win the Premier League given the presence of stars like Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, David de Gea, and the recent signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger. The article reflects on how many talented players failed to secure major honors during Manchester United's difficult post-Sir Alex Ferguson period.