Man Utd Legend: ‘Biggest Mistake Of My Life’ Declining Inter Milan | OneFootball

Manchester United icon Paul Scholes admitted that he still regrets his decision not to sign for Inter Milan all those years ago.

During his interview with The Overlap via Goal.com, Scholes addressed his failed transfer to San Siro.

Widely considered one of the best midfielders of all time, Paul Scholes spent his entire playing career at Old Trafford.

Indeed, the Englishman proudly wore the famous red shirt between 1993 and 2011, helping Man Utd win numerous titles.

To put his illustrious career into perspective, Scholes won 25 major trophies, including a jaw-dropping 11 Premier League titles.

In doing so, he cemented his legacy as one of the most decorated and influential players in United’s storied history.

Furthermore, Scholes was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s favorites.

Despite his iconic status at the Theatre of Dreams, the former midfielder has one huge regret that follows him to this day.

Man Utd Legend Paul Scholes Regrets Failed Transfer to Inter Milan

SALFORD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 14: Paul Scholes, Co-Owner of Salford City, looks on ahead of the Emirates FA Cup First Round Replay match between Salford City and Peterborough United at Peninsula Stadium on November 14, 2023 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti was one of Scholes’ admirers back in the day.

Moreover, Moratti made an official offer for the Red Devils star, worth around £30 million.

However, negotiations between the clubs never gained momentum.

“I was 25, yeah,” Scholes recalled. “Inter Milan wanted to give me £4 million a year, tax-free.

“Back then, that was massive. It was probably more than double what I was on at United.

“I remember seeing it on the back of the paper: £30 million to Inter Milan or something,” he added.

“But I never heard anything about it again. It just vanished,” Scholes admitted.

It takes a brave man to confront Sir Alex, yet Scholes summoned the courage to do the unthinkable.

“I actually still put up the courage, I thought, I’m still going to go,” he continued.

“I think I said something like, I think I deserve more money, or I want to be on more money.

“What am I doing? Just looking at him.

“He pulled out that little black book he always had,” Scholes anxiously admitted. “You remember the little black book he has?

“So, he’s flicking through the pages for like five minutes. ‘No, I think you’re all right. I think you’re level with everyone. It’s fine.’

“That was it. ‘I think what you’re on is good, yeah. All right, thanks. See you later.’

“Jeez. That is the worst. That’s my biggest regret in football, doing that.”

What Ex Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti Said About Paul Scholes

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: President FC Inter Milan Massimo Moratti attends the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Hellas Verona at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 26, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

“We tried really hard to sign Paul Scholes, we even gave Manchester United a blank cheque,” Moratti confirmed.

“We spoke to him, but his reply was short and simple: ‘If you want me to play for you, you would have to buy this club’.”

Meanwhile, Scholes admitted that he considered leaving Old Trafford at one point.

“If the manager said to me that he didn’t want me, I would definitely have gone if there was a big club abroad that wanted me.

“However, there was never any need to ever think about Barcelona, Real Madrid or AC Milan.

“I was already at the biggest club in the world anyway,” he explained.