Scholes: Van Gaal signed Rojo as his grandson played FIFA with him | OneFootball

In addition to defending the jersey of major teams in the country like Boca and Racing, playing in two World Cups with the Argentine National Team (he was a runner-up in Brazil 2014), and lifting the Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes, Marcos Rojo's career also highlights his stint at Manchester United, which is currently a topic of debate following an unusual revelation involving Louis van Gaal.

Multi-champion, legend, and a highly respected figure in the Red Devils, Paul Scholes recalled the arrival of the central defender in August 2014 through an uncommon situation in this data-driven football world filled with scouts and scouting reports. Before receiving the approval of the experienced Dutch coach, he got it from a young family member of his.

"Apparently, Louis van Gaal brought in a player he got to know because his grandson played FIFA with him and recommended him: Marcos Rojo, from Argentina," revealed the Redhead on the podcast The Good, The Bad & The Football.

The anecdote, as unexpected as it is hilarious, suggests that Rojo's name might have appeared in United's plans following the recommendation of Van Gaal's grandson, who used him in the popular football video game, something unusual for a club accustomed to thorough analyses before signing any reinforcement.

Beyond that curious story, the truth is that the Argentine defender had just had an outstanding World Cup with Alejandro Sabella's team and was already established with the Sporting Lisbon jersey. During his time at Old Trafford, he played 122 matches, scored two goals, provided four assists, and won three tournaments (FA Cup 2015-16, EFL Cup 2016-17, and a Europa League) before leaving in 2020.

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