from West Ham. When he went back to West Ham we made a bid, but they said no. At the time he left to go to Leeds we had an opportunity to sign him but the timing wasn't right and we weren't ready for it. Now we’ve got him, we're hoping he will mature here and develop into the best centre-half in the world."
Sir Alex

"I think Rio has been outstanding. Every player makes the odd mistake, all defenders do, but he’s always really consistent. He shows that every game."
Wes Brown

"Rio is the best centre back in the world."
Peter Schmeichel