Danny Welbeck Shares Priceless Moment with Sir Alex Ferguson
In a recent revelation, Danny Welbeck, the talented striker currently playing for Brighton, has opened up about a memorable interaction with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Manchester United star, who rose through the ranks under Ferguson’s management, shared that the iconic manager still reaches out to him after matches.
Welbeck, 34, recently showcased his skill by scoring a stunning goal against Newcastle, which led to Ferguson giving him a call. Reflecting on the conversation, Welbeck told the BBC, “Sir Alex actually phoned me after the Newcastle goal. He discussed the goal and my performance. He was buzzing! To maintain that kind of connection is special. Ferguson is a manager who genuinely cares for his players and always wants the best for them. Even to this day, he stays in touch.”
The striker’s brilliant extra-time winner against Newcastle has set the stage for an exciting FA Cup quarter-final clash between Brighton and Nottingham Forest this Saturday. During this season, Welbeck has had a remarkable run on the South Coast, netting seven goals in just 17 Premier League appearances.
His impressive performance caught the attention of former teammate Wayne Rooney, who had some high praise for Welbeck. The all-time leading goalscorer for Manchester United said, “Danny’s fantastic to play alongside. If I’m being completely honest, I’d probably love to see him back at Manchester United. He has consistently scored goals throughout his career. Although he faced injury challenges early on, he seems to have overcome them and is enjoying a fantastic season.”
Welbeck also shared some insights about his camaraderie with other former Manchester United players, revealing that he is part of a lively WhatsApp group filled with ex-Red Devils. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said, “Everyone plays a part in the group. It’s filled with a lot of banter and football discussions.” When asked about who the group’s administrator is, he replied, “I think it might be Rio Ferdinand. He just loves to chat. You know how he is; he can talk for ages! He’s even turned that into a career, so we all give him a hard time as well.”
