In a recent interview, Roma soccer legend, 41-year-old Daniele De Rossi, shared a little-known past story: at one point, he stood outside the threshold of the Premier League's Manchester United. The revelation instantly set the soccer world ablaze, sparking debate and speculation among fans.
De Rossi, the jewel of Italian soccer, had a career limited to Roma and Boca Juniors in Argentina. At Roma, he left a sparkling footprint, appearing in 616 official matches from 2001 to 2019, contributing 63 goals and 61 assists, winning the hearts of countless fans and carving his name in the world of soccer.
But De Rossi revealed that he was once eager to leave Roma and pursue the challenge of the Premier League: "I was so close to the Premier League that if I had chosen to leave at that time, the Premier League would have been my first choice." Such an assumption makes fans fantasize about what De Rossi's career would have looked like if he had actually joined the Premier League.
De Rossi also revealed a connection with Manchester United, "I was almost about to join Manchester United when they were still the strongest team in England." The news thrilled United fans, who imagined what a difference De Rossi could make for the team.
Even though De Rossi didn't end up setting foot in the Premier League, his soccer career still shines. His brilliance at Roma and his performances for the national team made him a legend of Italian soccer. Today, De Rossi has retired and continues to shine as a soccer coach.
