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Meunier Reveals Near Move to Manchester United, Critiques Agents

10/24/2025

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Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he nearly signed with Manchester United while at Borussia Dortmund after the manager directed him to an agent he did not have.
He criticized agents' influence, saying they complicate transfers.
Now with Trabzonspor, he says he could have aided Manchester United.
Earlier this year he said he would "cycle there" if Manchester United called.

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Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he nearly signed with Manchester United while at Borussia Dortmund after the manager directed him to an agent he did not have.
He criticized agents' influence, saying they complicate transfers.
Now with Trabzonspor, he says he could have aided Manchester United.
Earlier this year he said he would "cycle there" if Manchester United called.