‌Cole spent almost seven seasons at Old Trafford and won nine major honours, including the Treble. He joined United from Newcastle for a British transfer record fee at the time, signing for £6million with £1m-rated Keith Gillespie going the other way. ‌But he left in 2002 for even more money to join Blackburn Rovers and eventually ended up at Manchester City in 2005. Man Utd emotional exit confirmed as 14-year spell ends with transfer completed READ MORE :Full Man Utd squad available to Michael Carrick for Man City clash after double boost READ MORE :"So I remember that last meeting with him like it was yesterday. Some Manchester United fans might not see it that way and some Manchester City fans might not see it that way but it really is an honour for me to have played for two great clubs."

Source: Daily Mirror January 17, 2026 01:05 UTC