Patrick Vieira: My Biggest Regret Was Saying No to Real Madrid
Patrick Vieira has revealed that turning down Real Madrid still haunts him as his greatest career regret. The former Arsenal captain spent nine trophy-packed years at the club, winning three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. He says Real pursued him during their Galácticos era and even had a deal ready in his final year, only for his love for Arsenal to change his mind. Vieira also recalls a meeting with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who showed him a front-page newspaper announcing his signing. According to Vieira, he remains the only player to have rejected the Spanish giants.
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