Former Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed that he has bought former Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward’s home at a bargain price. The Italy international took advantage of the unpleasant scene to reduce the asking price for the property, which was previously valued at around £2 million.
Borini completed the deal four years ago after Woodward was targeted by a group of Red Devils supporters unhappy with the Red Devils’ management. Smoke bombs and fireworks exploded on the premises, causing chaos. The crowd was also seen spraying red paint after pressing the intercom on the large gate guarding the mansion’s entrance, disturbing footage showed. Mr Woodward, his wife and their young twins were not present when the flare was thrown into the compound.
When United’s former CEO prepared to sell, Mr. Borini was willing to capitalize on the concerns of other potential buyers.
The forward, who plied his trade for Turkish player Fatih Karagmurk in 2021, can now enjoy a home with his wife Erin and two young children, Stella and Rand.
Mr Borini said: “We bought this house four years ago from former Man United CEO Woodward. Everyone was worried because of the protests outside, so I said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll buy it, just lower the price!'”
Cheshire’s asset proved invaluable when Borini moved to League Two Salford City.
The 34-year-old has previously spent two seasons at Sampdoria, scoring nine goals in 23 games in his debut season, but only made 11 appearances last season.
Borini happily embraced Salford’s vision and contributed his expertise to the team. As a result of summer talks, he put pen to paper earlier this month.
He told The Times: “I spoke to Alex about the possibility over the summer and told him I would be open to the opportunity to come to Salford, even if it was in League Two.”
“They said, ‘Yeah, if you come to training, contribute a little bit to the group, be around your guys and, in a way, help us understand whether we’re doing the right thing or the wrong thing, you’re going to be healthy.’
“The league and the background don’t really matter. What matters is the football. Salford are being developed to be a proper football club.”
