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I would have committed suicide if I had decided to sign for United, claims De Rossi

Published: 05:22 EDT, 3 January 2014 | Updated: 10:11 EDT, 3 January 2014

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Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi says he would have ‘committed suicide’ had he signed for Manchester United during the summer.

The 30-year-old was linked with a move to Old Trafford but instead remained with his hometown club, who sit second in Serie A while United languish in seventh in the Premier League.

And De Rossi believes his decision to stay in the Italian capital has been vindicated.

Relief: Daniele De Rossi says he is happy he remained with Roma rather than sign for Manchester United

Change of plan: Marouane Fellaini eventually signed for United on deadline day

DE ROSSI'S THE BOSS AT ROMA

Roma fans will be relieved De Rossi did not leave - they haven't lost one of the 16 Serie A matches he has played, winning 11 and drawing five. He scored in the opening day win at Livorno. Roma are second in Serie A

‘It was a good thing that I didn't go to Manchester, now I would have committed suicide,’ he told Corriere dello Sport.

‘Last summer I didn't feel comfortable, I didn't recognise myself in the relationship with my team-mates and with the fans.’

Put into context, it appears De Rossi’s words were intended as a celebration of his love for Roma rather than a slight on United.

The Italy star was a product of the youth ranks at the Stadio Olimpico and has appeared 431 times for Roma.

United boss David Moyes eventually switched his sights to Marouane Fellaini and the Belgium midfielder joined from Everton for £27.5m on deadline day.