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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Xavi left door open after Sir Alex Ferguson's failed effort to tempt him to Man Utd

Xavi may have snubbed the advances of Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson in the past but could one day grace English soil as a manager.

The Barcelona legend enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the Nou Camp as a player and returned earlier this season as a manager. He made 767 appearances for the Catalan giants, winning the Champions League on four occasions. Two of those successes saw them beating United in the final.

Ferguson's side were outclassed in 2009 in Rome and two years later at Wembley with Xavi instrumental in both successes. The Scot made moves to sign Xavi, who had become a key cog in a three-man midfield alongside Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. The World Cup winner though never entertained the idea of moving to the Old Trafford.

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