He made his debut for United in a 3 -- 0 defeat to Aston Villa in the League Cup at Villa Park on 13 October 1999 .
He signed for Manchester United in August 1999 , just four days before his 20th birthday .
He made his debut for Manchester United in a 3 -- 0 defeat to Aston Villa in the League Cup at Villa Park on 13 October 1999 .
He signed for Manchester United in August 1999 , just four days before his 20th birthday .