His subsequent influence at Manchester United was one of the major reasons why Alex Ferguson’s team became so dominant throughout the 90s, and whereas it was rare to have a ‘foreign’ player in a side, now it is the norm.
Although many players from around the world have plied their trade in the Premier League, no country’s players have had a greater impact than the French have.
This eloquent book offers a unique insight into why in the main they have been so successful.