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'After I'd finished talking with him, I came to an agreement with the club': Edinson Cavani reveals how ex-PSG team-mate Ander Herrera played a big part in helping him join Manchester United on deadline day

Edinson Cavani has revealed how Ander Herrera's advice pushed him to make a last-minute move to Manchester United on deadline day.

The Uruguayan had become a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year, and had been linked with the likes of Atletico Madrid and Benfica.

However, it was United who managed to convince the striker to join them on a free which saw him put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Old Trafford.

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Edinson Cavani reveals how he sought Ander Herrera's advice before joining Manchester Utd

And the 33-year-old revealed that his personal chat with ex-United midfielder Herrera played a big part in making his move to the club happen.