Juventus managing director Giuseppe Marotta has claimed that Radamel Falcao wanted to join Juventus rather than Manchester United.
The Colombian striker was heavily linked with a move away from French side Monaco this summer with both Juventus and Real Madrid both interest, however, he chose to join Man United on a loan deal.
That was his second choice, however, according to Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta, who claims the striker wanted to move to Italy.
“We followed Falcao, but there has been no contact since he moved to Manchester United,” he told Domenica Sportiva.
“We were very close to signing him and the striker preferred a move to Italy to wear Bianconeri colours.
“Then, however, a deal was done to send the forward to Manchester United, who can now buy the player permanently, though that deal is a little blurred.”
