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'Half true, half lies' - Cavani reveals how close he came to leaving Manchester United for Boca Juniors

The experienced Uruguayan striker has committed to another year at Old Trafford, with any plans to head for Argentina put on hold for now

Edinson Cavani says the prospect of signing for Boca Juniors this summer "was real", but claims speculation suggesting that he was looking for a way out of Manchester United was "half true, half lies".

The 34-year-old Uruguayan has shelved any plans to return to South America, with a new one-year deal signed at Old Trafford.

He is delighted to have agreed an extension with the Red Devils, having scored 15 goals in 36 appearances this season, but admits a deal with Boca was a possibility before United stepped up contract talks.