Ex-United forward Bebe explains why he once lived in Sir Alex’s house

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Ex-Manchester United forward Bebe reveals he lived in Sir Alex Ferguson's house during his time at the club. Bebe discusses the challenges he faced while trying to adapt to the English Premier League.

Key points

Bebe lived in Sir Alex Ferguson's house during his time at Manchester United
Bebe struggled to adapt to the English Premier League
He joined Manchester United in the summer of 2010
Bebe was a surprise signing for the club
He was a Portugal Under-21 international before joining

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Ex-United forward Bebe explains why he once lived in Sir Alex’s house

Manchester United have a reputation for picking up relatively unknown talents and turning them into household names. The Red Devils have always relied on youth, and it is a strategy that INEOS has also invested in since taking charge.

While some youngsters, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, have worked wonders, there have been others who failed to live up to the hype. One player who raised a lot of eyebrows and subsequently failed to deliver was Bebe.

The former Portugal Under-21 international was United’s surprise signing in the summer of 2010. Bebe’s time at the Theatre of Dreams, however, was far from rosy, as the player struggled to come to terms with the rigours of the English top flight.

United summer transfers: 2010/11 Season

Source: Transfermarkt.

He spent most of his time out on loan, before leaving permanently to join Benfica in the summer of 2014. By then, the Cape Verde international had registered just seven appearances for the Red Devils, scoring two goals. Bebe has now reflected on his time with United.

No regrets about joining United

Speaking to Flashscore, Bebe insisted that he has no regrets about joining United. He said: “I went to England, where, when I arrived, it was considered one of the best teams in the world. It was very difficult for a 21-year-old kid to adapt to the country on his own, and it was very difficult for me.”