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Overview

While the football world remembers the controversial transfer tug-of-war, Obi Mikelhas revealed that his bond with the legendary manager was built on a surprising level of personal protection and mentorship.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Super Eagles captain who recently spoke to Diego Costa reminisced about arriving at Carrington as a 16-year-old and being immediately thrust into the deep end with Manchester United’s first-team heavyweights.