Luka Modric: Manchester United were “interested” in me

Luka Modric

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has admitted he is still flattered to know that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign him while he was manager of Manchester United.

Speaking to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Modric also admitted that his current boss Carlo Ancelotti tried to sign him for Paris Saint-Germain.

“Ancelotti wanted me already,” he said. “One year ago at PSG and in 2011 at Chelsea. But then Andre Villas-Boas came and Tottenham did not want to give me up.

“I also knew of the interest of the United and even if the transfer did not materialise, the public appreciation of a great like Sir Alex is a big pride for me.”

He added that his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d’Or.

“For me there is no doubt, Ronaldo is the best,” he said.

Only Angel Di Maria and Isco have created more chances for Real Madrid than Modric this season.

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