"Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has lifted the lid on one of the most dramatic transfer twists of his career, revealing that he abandoned a near-completed move to Manchester City to sign for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal back in 2008. In an interview with Poker Scout, Silvestre admitted that he was halfway through his medical at City when Wenger made a late intervention that completely changed his mind."
"At the time, Silvestre was 31 years old and coming to the end of a glittering spell under Sir Alex Ferguson. The French defender had spent nine seasons at Old Trafford, making over 360 appearances and winning five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and the 2008 Champions League. City, then on the brink of their takeover revolution, had already reached a provisional agreement for Silvestre's transfer. Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux were also interested, while Sunderland had made enquiries."
Mikael Silvestre abandoned a near-complete transfer to Manchester City in 2008 after Arsene Wenger intervened during his medical, persuading him to join Arsenal. Silvestre was 31 and leaving Manchester United after nine seasons, over 360 appearances, and multiple trophies including five Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the 2008 Champions League. Manchester City had a provisional agreement and Silvestre was close to finalising the move, while Paris Saint-Germain, Bordeaux and Sunderland showed interest. Wenger's reputation for prolonging the careers of experienced players influenced Silvestre's decision, and the transfer was completed within days.
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