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Edinson Cavani has revealed a last-minute conversation with former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera helped convince him to decide on a move to Old Trafford.
The prolific striker ended protracted speculation about his future by signing for United on transfer deadline day following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
The 33-year-old was linked with a number of different clubs including Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Leeds, before opting for United.
He revealed advice from Herrera, with whom he had played in Paris, played a crucial role in his final decision.
“Yes, I spoke with Ander a lot, as well as other teammates, like Angel Di Maria,” Cavani told the club website. “It was genuinely getting to the last minute and I called Ander to have a chat.
“I have a lot of admiration for Ander, for the kind of person he is and I had the feeling that his words were going to help me out, by telling me a bit about what it was like at United.
“And so, yes, it’s true that after I’d finished talking with Ander, we came to an agreement here with the club.” Cavani has scored 341 goals in 556 matches during his club career and is relishing the chance to prove himself in the Premier League.—AP
