Moura turned down Manchester United to join PSG

London: The Brazilian youngster has revealed that he turned down the Premier League giants in order to join the French outfit, citing the club`s sporting director as a deciding factor.

Lucas Moura has said he turned down Manchester United in order to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in world football and moved to les Rouge-et-Bleu this month after the club agreed a reported €35 million fee with Sao Paulo in August. Sir Alex Ferguson`s team were amongst several sides looking to sign Moura, but the Brazilian said Leonardo`s influence had persuaded him to ignore other offers. "Manchester United wanted me but I talked a lot with Leonardo and he convinced me," Moura told Telefoot TF1. "It`s an honor for me to play with [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic," he added, speaking about the lure of PSG. "I will learn a lot from this side." Lucas has scored twice in nine Copa Sudamericana games this season and his father has stressed that his son`s talent is matched by his level-headed approach. "Lucas is a modest kid," said Jorge Moura. "He never lost his head and this is priceless." PSG sit top of Ligue 1 in the winter break with 38 points, leading Olympique Lyonnais on goal difference. Goal.Com