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‘I’m sorry it didn’t happen’: Gheorghe Hagi admits he would have loved to play for Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United, and that Tottenham Hotspur showed interest

Gheorghe Hagi Romania Kevin Keegan Newcastle United Tottenham Hotspur crest

Gheorghe Hagi has admitted Kevin Keegan tried to sign him for Newcastle United in the mid-1990s, while Tottenham Hotspur also offered the Romanian star a contract at the same time. 

However, a call from Johan Cruyff ultimately determined Hagi's decision, the Dutch manager convincing him to sign for Barcelona instead of join the Premier League.

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