Adrien Rabiot, a midfielder for Juventus, argued that staying in Turin rather than accepting a transfer to Manchester United was the "best decision.

The French midfielder claimed it was fortunate that he was able to stay away from Old Trafford.

Rabiot was close to joining Old Trafford in the summer after the Red Devils and Juventus reached an agreement on a price.

His mother was one of the player's representatives, and they were asking for eye-watering amounts of money.

Manchester United had to pull out of a deal to sign the midfielder.

“It’s true, there were contacts with Premier League clubs, but in the end, I was lucky to stay; perhaps it was the best decision,” he told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

"The Premier League is the most-followed league, but I don’t think about the future." I am focused on the World Cup. "The club and I are in no hurry; there’s serenity, so we can consider all options.”