Manchester United vs Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey reveals why he snubbed Alex Ferguson for Arsene Wenger’s Gunners
Welshman had to choose between Premier League giants when he left boyhood club Cardiff for £5million in 2008
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AARON RAMSEY has revealed why he snubbed Manchester United for Arsenal in 2008.
The Cardiff City academy graduate, then just 17, had to pick which of the Premier League giants to join in a bargain £5million move.
And Ramsey landed on the Gunners - much to the dismay of his United fan dad Kevin - because Arsene Wenger made him feel wanted.
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Speaking ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford grudge match, he told SkySports: "I went up there to see the facilities and I went to see Arsene Wenger.
"He did a lot to try and get me to this club. As a 17-year-old, flying out on a private jet to his hotel was surreal but I think I made the right decision.
"I just felt a bit more wanted by Arsenal and by the boss."
Rambo - who has blossomed into a top-class playmaker - was so close to joining United that the club announced it on their website.
And he is looking forward to a spicy clash this weekend after growing up watching the legendary rivalry between the clubs who dominated English football in the 90s.
He added: "The game has moved on, some of those challenges you wouldn't get away with these days.
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"But we are in a great position at the moment and have stated the season very well.
"They have had a lot of change over the summer and have some very exciting players, so I'm sure it will be a tasty encounter."