2009–10 Manchester United F.C. season and United were knocked out on away goals. United announced early in the transfer window that they had agreed a world record fee of £80 million to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Shortly after this, they confirmed that Carlos Tevez, who had been on loan with the club for two seasons, had not taken up the offer of a permanent contract. Tevez would later sign for United's local rivals, Manchester City. Lee Martin, Fraizer Campbell, Richard Eckersley and Manucho also left the club for an undisclosed fee. After the departures of Ronaldo and Tevez, United sought a new striker,
1994–95 Manchester United F.C. season at Old Trafford, training with his colleagues and looking forward to his return to action. As the first game of the 1995–96 season loomed, United had still yet to make a major signing. 1994–95 Manchester United F.C. season The 1994–95 season was Manchester United's third season in the Premier League, and their 20th consecutive season in the top division of English football. United acquired David May from Blackburn Rovers early on in the season. They then bought Andy Cole from Newcastle United in January for a British record fee of £7 million (£6 million cash with £1 million-rated Keith Gillespie