Milner: I rejected United because I dislike them too much
- Source
- Liverpool EchoLocal press
- By
- liverpool.news@trinitymirror.com (Theo Squires)
- Published
Key points
- Retired midfielder turned down Manchester United's approach when leaving City in 2015, citing his Leeds allegiance and dislike of the club
- Won three Premier League titles across his spells at City and Liverpool, drawn to both by the chance to build success from scratch
- Also revealed he learned Spanish hoping to play abroad, though a move to La Liga never materialised during his career
Summary
James Milner has explained why he spurned Manchester United to join Liverpool as a free agent in 2015, telling The Good, The Bad & The Football that he could never have entertained a move to Old Trafford. The former vice-captain, who retired at the end of last season, said his Leeds roots and personal dislike of United made the decision straightforward, despite respecting the club.
Milner also reflected on what drew him to both City and Liverpool: the appeal of joining successful organisations at moments when they were rebuilding. He admitted he would have liked to play abroad and learned Spanish partly in case a La Liga move materialised, though it never did.
Original headline
I rejected Man United to sign for Liverpool - I disliked them too much to consider transfer
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