Edinson Cavani almost QUIT football after girlfriend caught COVID-19 before Man Utd move

Edinson Cavani’s move to Manchester United was finally confirmed on transfer deadline day. 33-year-old striker moved to Man United on a year-long deal with an option to extend it by ar year. Over past decade, Edinson Cavani has developed a reputation as one of Europe’s most prolific attackers, scoring goals wherever he has landed. However, after Cavani to United deal was anunced, Uruguayan has made a startling revelation about his footballing career.

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Cavani girlfriend situation made striker rethink football future

Speaking to Dos de Punta, Edinson Cavani admitted how a health scare earlier this year made him think about possibility of quitting football. Edinson Cavani and his girlfriend Jocelyn Burgardt had earlier tested positive for COVID-19. Discussing situation on Argentinian radio program, Edinson Cavani said that since family’s health comes first, he had considered thought of quitting football at time. 

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striker explained that during period he had contemplated option of moving away from football, staying in countryside and living life re. Edinson Cavani also said that suffering from coronavirus was a horrid experience, which left him fearful. However, striker n expressed his delight with Cavani to United deal, as he said that he’s thankful to God that he’s back to playing football.

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How much do Cavani ws clock in at?

While Cavani transfer has been completed on a free, personal terms of Cavani to United deal will mean that striker is one of highest-paid players at club. Uruguayan will earn €11 million per season at Old Trafford, along with a furr €2 million in performance-related bonuses. Cavani to United deal will also see striker pocket a €4 million signing-on bonus.

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Solskjaer has his say on Cavani transfer

After Edinson Cavani transfer was confirmed, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that he couldn’t pass on opportunity of signing a striker of his calibre. While discussing Cavani transfer, Solskjaer said that Uruguayan will bring energy, power, leadership and a great mentality, along with adding goals to side. Manchester United manr also said that he hopes side’s young attackers, namely Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial will be able to learn from one of Europe’s top goalscorers over past 10 years.

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