Nemanja Vidic's Man United transfer revelation CONFIRMS what fans always suspected

Former Man United captain Nemanja Vidic has delivered a blunt assessment of the club’s transfer policy since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013. 

Vidic confirmed what many fans have long suspected, that the club has been “ripped off” by agents and rival clubs in player signings and wages.

Speaking to former teammate Gary Neville on The Overlap, Vidic pinpointed poor financial decisions as a key reason why Manchester United have struggled to reclaim Premier League glory since 2013. 

“I think sometimes with the salaries and the money we gave to certain players, we were ripped off. That’s the key problem for me,” Vidic said. 

“To play for Manchester United, you have to be among the best on the market... I don’t think we’ve been doing that right.”

The Serbian defender also criticised the leadership that followed Ferguson’s era, particularly Ed Woodward, who succeeded David Gill as the club’s executive vice-chairman. 

“My feeling is that it wasn’t just Ferguson who left, but David Gill too, two huge figures. Ed Woodward took on a role he didn’t have enough knowledge or capacity for. He did a great job on the marketing and revenue side, but for negotiations with agents and players, you need someone with football experience,” Vidic explained.

Vidic further suggested that former players should have been involved in recruitment decisions, emphasising the value of their insight. 

Addressing Neville during the interview, he said, “Someone like you, Scholes, Giggs, someone who understands how agents and players think.”

The criticism echoes widespread concerns about Manchester United’s transfer strategy over the past decade, which has seen the club spend heavily yet fail to secure consistent success. 

Under Woodward’s watch, the club invested over £1 billion in transfers but struggled to build a squad capable of challenging the dominance of rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool.

Vidic’s remarks spotlight the importance of footballing expertise in recruitment and the pitfalls of prioritising commercial interests over sporting judgment.

While Manchester United seek to rebuild and return to their former heights, under new owner and leaders, Vidic’s insights will act as a reminder of lessons learned from a challenging era.