I left Man United for Europe and could’ve joined Chelsea, but I chose Liverpool move instead

It is one of the most unchartered roads in football and even less can say they have played for both successfully.

But Paul Ince is well-received by fans of both Manchester United and Liverpool, one of the biggest rivalries in world football, something that might come as a surprise considering he had options elsewhere.

The former midfielder is renowned as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League era - and before - having joined United in 1989. But Sir Alex Ferguson told him Inter Milan came in for his services in 1995 and so he left for Italy.

However, two years later, a return to England forced his hand due to his young family and several clubs were knocking on the door - including Chelsea - but it was Liverpool where Ince ended up.

When asked why he joined Liverpool by United fan Andy Goldstein on talkSPORT Drive, Ince replied: "Well, why not?

"What people don't know is that United had first-offer on me so they could have taken me back if they wanted to and they didn't.

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