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NEDVED TO JOIN UNITED - AGENT

LAZIO'S Czech Republic star Pavel Nedved will join Manchester United at the end of the current season according to his agent Mino Raiola, who also confirmed that Chelsea had expressed an interest in the midfielder.

The Euro 2000 star - who shone in the Czech side that was eliminated at the first stage of last summer's tournament - is rumoured to want a new challenge, and has admitted that Manchester could be his next home.

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Raiola said: "I believe that Manchester United have reached an agreement with Lazio and all being well Pavel will be joining them at the end of the season.

"The decision rested with the player because Lazio were always aware that Pavel would probably look for a new challenge at the end of the season.

"He has been inundated with offers, but if he does leave Lazio he has set his heart on joining United because they made it clear they wanted to sign him."

Nedved himself added: "Lazio have always kept me informed of interest. I knew that United had made several offers for me - as had Chelsea.

"And, while I have been quite settled in Rome, and enjoy my football here - the challenge of playing for a club like United is far too great to turn down."

11/06/2000 - Nedved reveals his United dream
17/06/2000 - United bid for Nedved.
29/06/2000 - Lazio confirm United bid
23/08/2000 - Nedved admits he will stay in Rome for season
08/11/2000 - Chelsea linked to Nedved