The Netherlands international had previously been linked to Old Trafford, but says he was never close to joining the Premier League giants
Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has denied he was ever close to joining Manchester United, despite rumours having linked him strongly to the club in the past.
The Netherlands international joined Roma from PSV Eindhoven in the summer 2013 for a reported €16 million. After a bright start to his Roma career, he had to overcome multiple serious injuries to once more become a key member of their squad over the last two seasons.
However, in and around the time Strootman joined the Italian club, reports linked him heavily with a move to Manchester United.