Robben reveals why he never signed for United despite meeting Sir Alex

Robben played for PSV before joining Chelsea [Photo: Courtesy]

Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben has disclosed details on why he never signed for Manchester United even though he had a chat with Sir Alex Ferguson as they enjoyed dinner together.

The legendary manager invited Robben for dinner when the Dutch forward was still playing for PSV in a bid to persuade him to join Manchester United in 2004.

He was 20-years-old then and got the opportunity to tour United’s Carrington training ground but a deal to bring him to the club did not materialize.

Sir Alex met Robben over dinner to discuss move [Photo: Courtesy]

The 34-year-old admitted that he would have signed a deal with United if an offer was placed before him immediately following his visit.

He however joined United’s rival Chelsea later that summer before he moving to Real Madrid and later Bayern Munich where he still plays.

Robben was quoted by The Mirror saying, "I had a very good conversation with him (Ferguson) over dinner in Manchester and we spoke about football and life.

"I also went and had a good look around the training ground and everything was good, but after I went back to PSV nothing happened.

"There was no real contact and the deal didn't happen.

"PSV were also negotiating with Chelsea at that time, so maybe they offered PSV more money? I don't really know.

Robben joined Chelsea when a move to United failed [Photo: Courtesy]

"PSV were also negotiating with Chelsea at that time, so maybe they offered PSV more money? I don't really know.

"We had one meeting and everything was done pretty quickly.

"Had Manchester United offered me a deal straight after I met them, I would have signed there, but it didn't happen and I have got no regrets."

The former Chelsea star is eyeing for Champions League glory with Bayern Munich and was involved in their win over Sevilla on Tuesday night.