Mattia De Sciglio’s career hasn’t hit the heights it may have done in recent years. At one point, he had Liverpool trying to seal his signature and was in a position he felt he could turns the Reds down.

The revelation comes from the defender himself, who was sought-after in Italy during his time at AC Milan.

He was 24 at the end of the 2016/17 season and his contract at the Rossoneri was running out at the end of the campaign. There was uncertainty about his future and the Italian has spoken to Corriere della Sera about that point of his career.

He made it clear that Liverpool wanted him on a free transfer but he picked Juventus as his destination.

The 33-year-old told the newspaper: “Liverpool also wanted me, but I chose Turin. Allegri was on the bench, and the team was really strong.

“And finding myself in a dressing room full of champions, after having also played a key role in a European Championship, was a great revenge after the difficult period I’d been through.”

He also reflected on winning the Scudetto with Juventus after a period where he was often booed by Milan supporters.

“An...