David Beckham has opened up about his strained relationship with legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in an upcoming Netflix docu-series. The former football superstar recalled a heated argument with Ferguson over a disagreement regarding agents, which led to a deterioration in their once-close bond.
David Beckham, whose fame skyrocketed in the early 2000s, revealed that he had aspirations for a career beyond football, which appeared to trouble Ferguson. He expressed his desire to pursue a different agent than the one recommended by the manager. This disagreement led to a heated exchange and nearly resulted in Beckham’s departure from the club.
Sir Alex Ferguson saw David Beckham’s rise to fame as a major distraction at Man Utd
The 48-year-old Beckham disclosed, “He went absolutely mental at me. Mental. He wanted nothing to do with me, to the point where he wouldn’t even talk to me.” This marked a significant turning point in their relationship.
Ferguson, known for his strict management style, also commented on Beckham’s transformation as he gained celebrity status.
David Beckham
The legendary manager noted that Beckham’s personality changed significantly, making it challenging to keep him grounded. “Getting David to keep his feet on the ground became more difficult,” Ferguson stated.
Despite their disagreements, Beckham acknowledged that Ferguson had played a crucial role in his life, describing him as “like a father figure.” Their professional partnership at Manchester United was highly successful, resulting in 10 major honors, including six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League victory.
Ultimately, in 2003, Beckham left Manchester United for Real Madrid for a transfer fee of £25 million, marking the end of an era in his career with the club.
