Braga goalkeeper Matheus admits he could have moved to a Premier League club.
The shot stopper, who enjoyed a good season last term, was wanted by Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
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Matheus admits that he got offered a contract when United were seeking two goalkeepers last summer.
The Red Devils ended up signing Altay Bayindir as no.2 and Andre Onana as their new no.1.
Matheus told O Jogo: "There was interest from Nottingham Forest last season, but the chairman thought it would be better if I stayed.
“There were a few that never got going. Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Nice and some from Brazil.
“None were finalized because the time wasn’t right.”