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Man United legend reveals he almost joined Merseyside rivals when he retired first time

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes compares Rasmus Hojlund with Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes compares Rasmus Hojlund with Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes considered Everton switch

According to The Metro, Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes considered a move to Everton after coming out of retirement in 2012.

The midfielder is one of the finest players to don the club jersey. A graduate of the class of 92, he played a key role in our success under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Scholes ended his 16-year-old stint at United in 2011 and retired from the game despite requests from Ferguson not to do so.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes considered joining Everton in 2012
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes considered joining Everton in 2012

His sojourn lasted a mere four months and Scholes was keen to return. Now 36, the midfielder was sckeptical if Ferguson would want him back.

It seems Phil Neville suggested Scholes move to Merseyside with Everton. Having enjoyed a successful spell with the Toffees, Neville was well aware of the club.

I didn’t expect United to want me back. I spoke to Phil Neville and he said: “Come and play for Everton.”

Thankfully, Ferguson was keen to bring back Scholes and offered him a six-month deal to return to Old Trafford. This appears to have put an end to talks of switching to Goodison Park.

Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Benzema at Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson brought Scholes back to United

Ferguson has the Midas touch and bringing back Scholes was another masterstroke. The midfielder helped the club survive an injury crisis and was instrumental as we picked up our 20th Premier League title.

It was good that United decided to bring him back. As Scholes admits, he was keen to play and would have joined Everton if there was no other choice.

“I’ve never really wanted to play for anyone else or be involved with any other club but if that was the only option I had then I might have done it.”

The Neville brothers were part of successful United sides under Sir Alex Ferguson
Phil Neville (right) suggested that Scholes join Everton

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In the end, Scholes retired from the game as a one-club man. It is a testament to both his loyalty and his longevity that he managed to do so.

A true legend of the game, he was available when the club needed him. After all, we cannot imagine him don any other jersey than the famous red of Manchester.

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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