Wenger: "My biggest regret is not to have signed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003"

Ronaldo signed for Manchester United in 2003

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talked about how close he was to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for Arsenal in 2003, before the Portuguese joined Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger said that his biggest regret since becoming Arsenal coach is "not to have signed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003. "The coach gave a statement to the Daily Mail that the Real Madrid winger "was close to signing for Arsenal "and who ultimately signed for Manchester United.

"What I regret the most is not to have signed Ronaldo. I was so close to sign him and not only did I not get him, he signed for Manchester United, so that of course still hurts today".

In addition, Arsenal coach also surprised the British press by saying that his best signing was not Thierry Henry or any other offensive star to have incorporated into your step coach Arsenal.

"Lauren. I would never say who was the best player, but I think signings like Lauren are when you spot a player who no other team does. He was a right midfielder who also played at right back and became one of the 'Invincibles" he concluded.