Ronald de Boer has revealed he snubbed a move to Manchester United to join Rangers after being warned against a switch to Old Trafford.
The Dutch hero had the opportunity to move to Old Trafford from Barcelona in 2000 but instead chose a transfer to Ibrox.
The Ibrox hero had spoken with Sir Alex Ferguson over a Manchester United deal and was informed he would be utilised at Old Trafford, but Van Gaal advised De Boer against the move. "But around the same time, Dick Advocaat approached me on behalf of Rangers. I remember being in the Dutch camp, talking about my future with Van Gaal, who had since become the head coach of the national team.
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