Robson Ponte was Leverkusen's other creative force and the Brazilian centred for Berbatov to head against the Roma bar and then Jermaine Jones to head wide. Then Mancini alleviated the pressure on ...

Berbatov is amazed by his value in the transfer ... "The paradox is that I scored more goals and played even better when I was with Leverkusen, but no way was I valued this highly.

The Czechia international is only the fourth Leverkusen player to score at least 20 times in multiple campaigns after Ulf Kirsten, Stefan Kiessling and Dimitar Berbatov.

Former Premier League star Dimitar Berbatov has outlined his impression of Kai Havertz. The former Manchester United and Tottenham forward revealed why he feels Havertz is similar to him in style.

Berbatov, who started his career at CSKA Sofia before going onto play for Bayern Leverkusen, Spurs and United, added: “I was proud, but nervous and emotional when I moved to Manchester United.

However, former Man Utd striker Berbatov still believes one Sporting player is destined to eventually join the Portuguese coach at Old Trafford. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No ...

Spurs icon Dimitar Berbatov has opened up about the time ... began his journey at CSKA Sofia before transferring to Bayer Leverkusen in 2001. His Bundesliga success caught the attention of Spurs ...