Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has admitted he was close to joining Manchester United in the past before eventually opting for Paris Saint-Germain instead.
The 27-year-old is a fans' favourite at Spurs following his heroic hat-trick against Ajax in the Champions League semi-final last year, and he has also impressed under Jose Mourinho so far, scoring three goals in the Portuguese's five Premier League games.
Lucas started his career at Brazilian side Sao Paolo before making the move to PSG in 2013, but speaking to ESPN Brasil he said he held talks with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson before his final decision.
"Yes, there was a conversation," Lucas said. "I was very close to signing with Manchester United. It was still at the time of Ferguson.
"I ended up choosing PSG, I spent five fantastic years there, I won a lot, learned a lot. I do not regret it.
"Despite the hard times, the bad times, I don't regret it because I grew a lot, I learned a lot. Now I'm here in the Premier League, and it's a new hope."
Lucas has also lifted the lid on his first words with Mourinho when he took the job at Spurs, and said he has a good relationship with the fellow Portuguese-speaker, who was seemingly keen to sign the player during his time as Real Madrid manager.
Lucas added: "He arrived, was more relaxed, he spoke of the time of Sao Paulo, which he talked to my parents when he was at Real Madrid.
"It was more relaxed. He always asks how I am. It's very cool, I always have this openness with him to talk. Even because of the language, it makes it a lot easier."
Lucas will be hoping he can continue his fine recent scoring streak when Spurs take on London rivals Chelsea on Sunday in a game which could be hugely important in the battle for Champions League qualification.
