Free agent Owen said he did not give Ferguson’s surprise invitation to resurrect his career by joining United a moment’s thought.
After signing a two-year contract, understood to be worth £50,000 a week, half what he was on at Newcastle,
Owen, 29, said: “I had just begun to talk to other clubs when out of the blue Sir Alex called.
“He invited me to have breakfast with him next morning during which he told me he wanted to sign me. I agreed without a moment’s thought.
“I know there are a few people saying he should not have signed me, but I’m confi dent that will disappear in time.
“As soon as the first game kicks off I can do my talking on the pitch.
“I am confident with the players I’ll have around me that I’ll score goals.”