Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder says he turned down Manchester United in the summer over their lack of Champions League football.
Sneijder was part of Louis van Gaal's Dutch World Cup squad and says he is one of the best managers in the world.
He said: "Louis (Van Gaal) is one of the most intelligent men in football - and I knew of Manchester United's interest in the summer.
"It was flattering - but I am very happy in Turkey - and it is very hard to leave Champions League football."
