'Ferguson wasn't sincere with me' - Veron

Juan Sebastian Veron has claimed Sir Alex Ferguson “wasn’t sincere” towards him over his move from Manchester United to Chelsea.

The Argentinian’s £15m (€21m) switch to Stamford Bridge happened last week after the United boss repeatedly stated his desire to keep Veron but ultimately allowed him to go.

Veron said: “Ferguson wasn’t sincere with me. Two months ago a couple of clubs expressed an interest and he said I wasn’t for sale.

“He gave me the impression I was wanted. But when there was money on the table his conversation changed. That’s a hard one for me.

“The story [that he was going to sign for Chelsea] was running and running and nobody in Manchester was denying it so I asked Ferguson ‘Do you want me in the squad?’.

“Then he came out with the line about Chelsea’s offer being very good, financially interesting, tempting.

“I realised it was all about money. I said I’m not interested in money but if that’s what this is about. I guess that was the turning point for me.”