AS Roma icon Daniele De Rossi is adored by the Giallorossi faithful, but the ex-Italy international has admitted he always dreamed of playing for Manchester United.
De Rossi called time on his playing career in early 2020 after a brief spell with Boca Juniors, though it is Roma where he built his legacy. 616 appearances over 17 seasons, the tough-tackling midfielder will forever be a legend of the Italian giants for his contribution and loyalty.
With that being said, things could have been very different had he got his wish and joined United. The only reason De Rossi didn't end up playing his trade at Old Trafford is because of the quality that would have been ahead of him in the pecking order.
