Former Benfica manager Rui Vitoria has revealed that Victor Lindelof almost missed out on a move to Manchester United because of a key decision on his future.
The Sweden international eventually moved to Old Trafford in 2017 following Jose Mourinho's first season in charge at United.
However, the 25-year-old could have ended up in the English Championship before deciding to battle in Portugal and force his way into the Benfica line up.
Vitoria said he managed to convince the centre-back to stay in Lisbon despite strong interest from a team in the Championship, despite a lack of first team football. "Victor, one or two weeks from the close of the winter market, comes to my office and says to me and Rui Costa that he wanted to leave because
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