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The Inter Milan and Netherlands icon was perpetually linked with moves to England, with Manchester United, Liverpool and others investing serious time and effort in pursuit of the mercurial midfielder.

In his prime, Sneijder was a creative force in world football, with his sublime blend of technical brilliance and lethal goalscoring instinct captivating clubs across Europe.

"When I was leaving Inter, I was speaking to Liverpool - but I had to make a decision between Liverpool and Galatasaray," Sneijder said, speaking exclusively to Mirror Football, via BetMGM.

"At that time, I was considering both.

Yet, the siren call of the Premier League lingered.

Reflecting on the Manchester United saga, Sneijder revealed that talks with the Red Devils were gaining momentum in 2010, only to collapse abruptly.

It wasn't until years later, during a chance encounter between his father and legendary former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, that the truth behind the failed transfer emerged, shedding light on one of modern football's great 'what-ifs.'

Sneijder says he nearly joined Manchester United in 2010, but talks broke down suddenly(Image: Getty Images)

"I didn't know the reason - I didn't ask my agent.

But also, I had a great time at Inter Milan, and after that I had a great move to Galatasaray...

While the Premier League's allure never truly faded, his choice to chase success in the fervent footballing cauldrons of Milan and Istanbul over England's uncertain promises proved his instinct for winning was as sharp as his playmaking.

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