"I made the right decision in the end" - Aaron Ramsey names Premier League club he could've joined before agreeing Arsenal deal
Aaron Ramsey has admitted that he was very close to joining Manchester United before moving to Arsenal in 2008. He disclosed that Arsene Wenger played a huge part in getting him to switch to the Emirates from Caridd City.
Manchester United had agreed a fee with the Welsh side and announced it on their official website. However, Arsenal swooped in and signed the youngster in after Wenger spoke to him in person.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ramsey revealed that Wenger flew him and his family to Switzerland on a private jet to seal the deal. He said:
The midfielder added:
Ramsey continued:
Ramsey went on to play 369 matches for the Gunners before moving to Juventus on a free transfer in 2019.
Aaron Ramsey has been released by Ligue 1 side Nice this summer and is currently a free agent. The Welshman has been linked with a return to Cardiff City by talkSPORT, while they have added that there is interest from other clubs as well.
The report claims that he has already rejected offers from multiple Turkish sides. MLS switch, however, has not been ruled out, and Cardiff would fear a repeat of the Gareth Bale situation.
Ramsey last played for Cardiff in 2011 when he joined them on a one-month loan deal. The Welsh side tried to extend the deal until the end of the season, but Arsenal turned down their request.
Read on sportskeeda.com
