Fergie has persuaded I am not to Madrid & Inter

MANCHESTER - Patrice Evra almost left Manchester United in the transfer market last summer. But, Sir Alex Ferguson tried to persuade Evra to stay at Old Trafford.

Evra is tightly linked with Real Madrid during trading session was opened mid-last year's players. But eventually he decided to stay and renew the contract until 2014, in February.

Evra said his decision could not be separated from the role of Ferguson persuaded by meeting privately at his home.

"I think went last summer due to family reasons, but something changed my mind then," said Evra told The Sun on Wednesday (05/25/2011).

"There are several interested clubs like Real Madrid and Inter Milan, but coach mendatangani my house and persuaded to stay,"continued the French international defender.

"I know my heart make the right decision. When Sir Alex spoke, perfect for listening, "Evra finished.