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Roy Keane says it 'wasn't meant to be' as he opens up for the first time on turning down a return to Sunderland... and the fiery TV pundit says it's 'no big deal' if he never returns to the dugout

Roy Keane has spoken for the first time since turning down the Sunderland job and admits the deal was not right.

The 50-year-old could not reach an agreement with his former club last week after two rounds of talks.

Keane will instead continue in his role as a TV pundit despite saying he was interested in a return to management amid his links to the League One club, who had identified the Irishman as their preferred choice before turning to Alex Neil.

Roy Keane has opened up on why he turned Sunderland down for a return as their manager
The Black Cats were keen to turn to the fiery Irishman in a bid to reignite their promotion bid

The Black Cats were keen to turn to the fiery Irishman in a bid to reignite their promotion bid

Asked why the move had collapsed, Keane joked: 'As usual, it comes down to money.