"Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me" - Juventus legend claims he rejected move to Manchester United

Italian football legend Alessandro Del Piero has claimed that he turned down an opportunity to join Manchester United a few times. The Italian legend claimed that he rejected Sir Alex Ferguson's offer before the turn of the 21st century and in the early years of the new century.

The former Juventus striker revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson approached him after Juventus suffered relegation due to a match-fixing conviction.

Revealing details about an interesting moment in his professional career, the 48-year-old said on Sky Sports:

The Italian went on to add that his legacy at Juventus forced him to reject the offer from one of the most successful clubs at the time. He added:

The all-time leading scorer for Juventus decided to remain with the Bianconeri. He went on to amass more than 700 appearances for the Italian giants, scoring 290 goals and providing 179 more assists during his illustrious career.

Del Piero played for Juventus and won one Champions League and six Serie A titles. He also won several other domestic titles, including one Italian Cup and four Italian Super Cup titles.

His arrival at Manchester United could have been a huge coup for the club under the managerial skills of Sir Alex Ferguson. His skills, technique, and vision on the field would have earned him a reputation at Old Trafford had the deal gone on to see the light of day.

Manchester United fans flood social media with birthday wishes for Casemiro

Manchester United fans have taken to social media to wish their star defensive midfielder, Casemiro, a happy 31st birthday. He has been a key player in the Red Devils' midfield since joining last summer.

Fans flooded Twitter with birthday wishes, thanking the Brazilian for his hard work and dedication to the club. Many expressed their hopes for a win over Barcelona in the Europa League match on Thursday, February 23, to make the occasion even more special.

United supporters praised Casemiro as the best defensive midfielder in the game. Here are some of the interesting fan reactions:

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