Van Gaal signed 16 million star at Manchester United after grandson told him about the player after playing with him on FIFA, claims Paul Scholes

"Apparently Louis van Gaal brought a player through his grandson. He told him about Marcos Rojo from Argentina [through playing on Fifa]. When host Paddy McGuinness expressed his surprise, Butt added: No, it's true, my lad said to me about a player, he said to me: 'They should go and sign these three players.'"

"If you look at what kids do, my son back when he was about 10, he could have worked in the recruitment team. He knew every player, it was all because of Fifa and what they play online on the PlayStation."

Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Paddy McGuinness discussed FIFA's influence on football transfers during their podcast. Scholes alleged that Van Gaal signed Marcos Rojo from Sporting CP for £16 million based on his grandson's recommendation after playing with the defender on FIFA. Butt shared similar experiences, noting his son could identify talented players through the video game at age 10. Rojo made 122 appearances for Manchester United, winning the UEFA Europa League before departing in February 2021 to join Boca Juniors. The discussion highlighted how video games influence modern recruitment awareness among younger generations.

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