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Manchester United’s Patrice Evra reveals Inter were interested in him last summer
Frenchman says the Italian giants, as well as Real Madrid, were keen to sign him at the beginning of the season, but says Red Devils always wanted to keep hold of him
13 Apr 2011 07:25:00
By Rick D'Andrea
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Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed Inter were interested in signing him last summer.
The Frenchman, who has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid, says the Red Devils were not keen on selling him.
"I signed a four-year contract with the club, and whoever wants to sign me has to go to [Sir Alex] Ferguson's office and deal with him directly," the 29-year-old said to Sky after the side's 3-1 aggregate win over Chelsea.
"Inter was very interested in me a year ago, as well as Real Madrid. With Inter, there was serious contacts, but United did not want to sell me."
Evra also believes if Inter can score two early goals in their Champions League encounter against Schalke, they have a chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the competition.
"Inter have nothing to lose, as one can never say never in football," he added. "If they can score two quick goals, Schalke could be scared.
"The Germans did very well in Milan, and we were all surprised they scored five goals."
The Frenchman, who has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid, says the Red Devils were not keen on selling him.
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"I signed a four-year contract with the club, and whoever wants to sign me has to go to [Sir Alex] Ferguson's office and deal with him directly," the 29-year-old said to Sky after the side's 3-1 aggregate win over Chelsea.
"Inter was very interested in me a year ago, as well as Real Madrid. With Inter, there was serious contacts, but United did not want to sell me."
Evra also believes if Inter can score two early goals in their Champions League encounter against Schalke, they have a chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the competition.
"Inter have nothing to lose, as one can never say never in football," he added. "If they can score two quick goals, Schalke could be scared.
"The Germans did very well in Milan, and we were all surprised they scored five goals."
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