"It's all true. I could have been a Red Devil.
"Manchester United representatives contacted me in August.
"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."
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