## Man Utd legend Keane agrees Juventus move ### Keane reveals Juventus agreement Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed that he 'agreed' to join Juventus during his playing days. The former Republic of Ireland international spent 12 years at Old Trafford, winning seven Premier League titles and four FA Cups. He left the club in 2005 after a falling out with then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson. In an interview with The Athletic, Keane said that he had been close to joining Juventus in 1999. He said: "I spoke to Juventus. I agreed to go. I was ready to go. But then I spoke to the manager [Ferguson] and he said he wanted me to stay. He said he was building a team and he wanted me to be part of it." Keane ultimately decided to stay at United, and he went on to win another three Premier League titles and one FA Cup. He left the club in 2005 after a falling out with Ferguson. ### Juventus boss admits Keane 'appreciated' Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that Keane is 'appreciated' at the club. Allegri said: "I know Roy Keane very well. He is a great player and a great person. He is a winner. He is a leader. He is a Juventus fan. We appreciate him a lot." Keane's revelation that he was close to joining Juventus will come as a surprise to many fans. The former United captain is now a pundit for Sky Sports, and he is often critical of Juventus. However, it is clear that he still has a lot of respect for the club.
