“When I found out I could talk to United this week, it was an easy decision to make,” Barthez said. “I was enormously flattered. I’m not here for the weather [with it being worse than in Monaco]. I’m here to play football.”
Sir Alex was delighted to bring in a new keeper and unconcerned about any negative reaction from Bosnich: “Coming here will be the best thing that has happened to Fabien in his life. He’ll love playing in front of 68,000 fans every week because he has the personality to rise to it.
“Bosnich will be battling for his place like anyone else. Fabien will be, as well. A club of this size needs challenges but, if Mark has anything to say, he’ll obviously come and see me.”
