Marko Arnautovic had enjoyed six seasons of Premier League football before Manchester United entered him after a successful spell in Bologna, but the Austrian rejected a move to Old Trafford
Marko Arnautovic already admitted that he was subject to countless overtures of Manchester United – but decided to refuse an offer to become a member of the Premier League giants. The Inter Milan Forward is preparing for the Champions League final on Saturday, where the Italian giants compete against Paris Saint-Germain.
A victory for the Nerazzurri would conquer Arnautovic his second UCL medal with the Serie A side, which was part of their last triumph in the competition in the 2009/10 season.
The International in Austria only played three times during his first Stint with Inter, but made a name for himself during his four -year enchantment with Stoke City.
His performances led him to a move to West Ham, where he got double digits in goals in both seasons he spent in London before he earned a transfer with a big money to the Chinese side Shanghai Port.
A return to Italy in 2021 in 2021 with Bologna when Arnautovic, who was 33 at the time, enjoyed a career-best season with 14 goals in 33 games before they followed that with 10 goals in 22 games in his second campaign.
With that came the summer interest of United, who had just appointed Erik ten Hag. Reports of the attacker who may arrived in Old Trafford were not well received by sections of fans, whereby the club was subsequently to be released because of the feedback they received despite the input of an offer of £ 7.6 million.
The Arnautovic agent, however, straightened the record and claimed that it was his player who turned a move to United, with the attacker himself the story in 2022. “Manchester United tried to sign me several times,” Arnautovic told Laola1. “And it was a difficult decision to stay in Italy because my family wanted to return to England.
“It is clear to me that the Red Devils stay at the top of the universe. And Bologna, as a name, are not. But that's fine. Everything here is calm, you have time for yourself and no stress. This is only good for me.”
The interest in signing the attacker was due to the possible departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who reportedly wanted to leave Old Trafford after he had not qualified for the Champions League.
While the Portuguese legend remained in Manchester after the summer, his relationship with Ten Hag deteriorated, which led to the striker who did a Bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he hit his then manager.
“He doesn't respect [me] The way I should earn [to be respected]”The five-fold balloon d'Or winner said about the Dutchman.” But it is what it is. This is why probably, the match against Tottenham, I left.
“Apologies, I see as apologies. I have seen many things that I don't want to criticize. He can [a] other than me. They choose the players they think it is better for the team. I respect that, but apologies all the time you know; The apologies have short legs, cannot always apologize, which are things that don't make sense. “
Ronaldo finally left for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in January 2023 after his United contract was torn shortly after his interview. Fast-Forward two years, and the time of the 40-year-old in the Middle East seems to end after a post on social media had caused doubts about his future.
After the last match of Al-Nassr of the season, where they lost 3-2 to Al-Fateh, Ronaldo placed a snap of herself on the field with a caption that stated: “This chapter is over. The story? Still written. All grateful.”