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I was going to join Man United – but one phone call from manager convinced me not to

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By Abbie Meehan · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Clarence Seedorf revealed a phone call from Marcello Lippi convinced him to join Inter Milan over Manchester United.
Lippi persuaded Seedorf to choose Italy by offering him the chance to play alongside strikers Ronaldo and Christian Vieri.
Seedorf completed a permanent transfer from Real Madrid to Inter Milan for around £20 million (€24 million).

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Former midfielder Clarence Seedorf revealed he planned to join Manchester United before a phone call persuaded him to sign for Inter Milan instead. Speaking to Kobbie Mainoo on Amazon Prime Video Sport, Seedorf explained that manager Marcello Lippi called and convinced him with the prospect of playing behind strikers Ronaldo and Christian Vieri.

Seedorf left Real Madrid to complete a permanent transfer to Inter Milan for around £20 million (€24 million). Although he won no silverware at Inter, the Dutch midfielder later enjoyed a trophy-laden decade with rivals AC Milan before retiring in 2014 at Botafogo.

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