One current member of Erik ten Hag's Manchester United squad had the chance to join the Premier League's ranks years before he completed his move to Old Trafford
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has revealed he was on the radar of Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea long before moving to Old Trafford.
Having begun his footballing journey in Barcelona's renowned La Masia academy, Onana found himself seeking opportunities elsewhere when his first-team prospect became limited in Catalonia. It was during his time contemplating a future away from Barca around 2016 that the allure of the Premier League first beckoned.
"I was looking for options at Arsenal or Chelsea, my agent spoke with them at that time, but in the end I decided to go to Ajax. For me, it was important to be in the first team somewhere and then we'll see what happens. When I had the opportunity to join Ajax, I was so happy."
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