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The Brazilian midfielder ended up being a target for several clubs in Europe and could well have found himself plying his trade for City boss, Pep Guardiola, if not for the intervention of former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva.
"There were options in England and in Europe," Fred told ESPN.
"Manchester City, PSG, but I chose United. I spoke to my agent Gilberto Silva, who played for Arsenal. He told me that United was a huge club. I spoke to my family and friends.
"When I said United, I saw their faces. I'm sure that I made the right choice. I want to play in and win the Premier League, the best league in the world. I had a proposal from China too, but I didn't want to go there because I wanted to join United."
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