Del Piero admits Old Trafford overture

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.

Del Piero, 32, told The Sun: “It’s all true. I could have been a Red Devil.

“Manchester United representatives contacted me in August.”

After winning the game’s biggest tournament with Italy in the summer, he chose not to leave his long-term employers.

“At first I was flattered, but I never really thought of leaving Juventus. I’ve been playing 13 years in this club and I want to finish my career here.

“I’m sure Alex Ferguson understood my decision.”