Patrice Evra has revealed he turned down Real Madrid to stay with Manchester United during his playing career.

Evra says he rejected a move to Real Madrid in 2008 in favour of signing a new contract at United.

“When we won the Champions League in 2008, I was at the end of my contract and Real Madrid came with a big opportunity and more money - I was thinking about leaving," Evra told Sky Sports.

“I spoke with the manager and he said we will renew your contract. He said at the time, 'we will give you the same money as Gary Neville!' I said 'boss, I have respect for Gaz, he is our captain, but I am Patrice Evra'. You have to make an effort. In the end, I signed a new deal.

“My agent was really honest with me. He told me about the challenge but knew that my DNA was Manchester United."