Di Canio reveals he turned down Manchester United in 2001 and says he still doesn't regret it!
Daily MailWest Ham legend Paolo Di Canio has divulged details of a phone call he had with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001 where he turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United. Paolo Di Canio was West Ham captain when Manchester United came calling in 2001 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson posed the question but Di Canio turned him down on the phone PAOLO DI CANIO AT WEST HAM Appearances: 136 Goals: 51 Assists: 14 Yellows/Reds: 23/1 Statistics in all competitions according to Transfermarkt 'I thought it was a joke, I thought it was my friend from Italy,' Di Canio told the Sky Sports News' Transfer Talk podcast. The West Ham captain had joined the club from Sheffield Wednesday after disciplinary issues Ferguson went on to win a total of 13 Premier League titles before retiring in 2013 At the time, United were the reigning champions and were the most successful side in the Premier League, winning seven out of nine titles. 'In the end I remained at West Ham and I don't have regrets about it, even if United became the best, won the Champions League, winning the leagues.
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