Del Piero admits Old Trafford overture

World Cup-winning striker Alessandro Del Piero has revealed he could have joined Manchester United in the summer.

World Cup-winning striker Alessandro Del Piero has revealed he could have joined Manchester United in the summer.

The Juventus stalwart said he was approached by the club, who have recently signed veteran forward Henrik Larsson on loan, but decided against leaving the Turin club.

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