'I had the opportunity to sign for Real Madrid, in fact, I had a meeting with a club manager - I loved the idea, but my family made the decision' Forgotten Manchester United star reveals how close he once was to making blockbuster Bernabeu move

A former Manchester United player revealed he was very close to completing a major transfer to Real Madrid, including having a meeting with a club manager. While he was excited by the prospect of moving to the Bernabeu, the final decision against the blockbuster move was ultimately made by his family. The article frames this as a close call for a 'forgotten' star.