Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has revealed opting to not play abroad during his playing career remains one of his biggest regrets.
Enjoying decorated spells at Nottingham Forest, the Red Devils and Celtic, the former Republic of Ireland international won seven Premier League titles, while also being part of the United squad that claimed the Treble in 1999.
Choosing to call time on his career in 2006 at the age of just 35, injury problems prevented the tough-tackling midfielder from continuing his journey within the game, having won the Scottish Premier League and League Cup with the Hoops that very same year. ALSO READ: Netflix drop trailer for David Beckham documentary charting Manchester United great's career ALSO READ: Sofyan Amrabat can help prove Roy Keane right about Casemiro at Manchester United Cited as one of the best midfielders the English game has ever seen, his long-running dispute with Patrick Vieira proved Keane could mix it with just about anyone on his day, but off-field issues and clashes with Sir Alex Ferguson meant he felt he was 'pushed' out of the door at United when he did depart.
Having previously stated in his autobiography back in 2014 how he had offers to play at some of Europe's biggest clubs, the Sky Sports pundit told The Overlap's 'Stick to Football' podcast of his regret while in conversation with David Beckham and reflecting on the latter's continental career. “I wish I’d gone abroad,'' he said. ''My contract was up a couple of times and I had opportunities to leave on a free [transfer], and a part of me is jealous when I see other lads going abroad because it’s a great experience for your family. “I was really happy at Manchester United, but if I knew it was going to
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