Edgar Davids could have joined Man United. Serie A legend reveals why the transfer didn’t happen

For football fans at the turn of the millennium, Edgar Davids is a name synonymous with the golden era of Serie A. However, the renowned midfielder could have ended up in another top European league.

Details: As Davids himself recounted, in 1996 he had a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson about a potential move to Manchester United. However, he believed that the best football was being played in Serie A at the time, which ultimately led to his decision to join AC Milan.

Quote: "When I left Ajax in 1996, there was a strong possibility that I would join Manchester United. I had a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson, and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my career. He was funny, charming, smart—everything you’d want.

The 'big boys' were in Serie A, and that’s where I wanted to be at that point in my career. That was the main reason I chose Milan. I don’t regret not moving to Manchester United. Since then, I’ve met Sir Alex a few times, and we had a good laugh about it. The same good feelings remain between us," Davids told FourFourTwo.

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