Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has revealed he could have made a shock move during his time at St James Park.

Former Newcastle United stalwart Tim Krul has revealed the Magpies blocked a potentially lucrative move to one of world football’s most iconic clubs during his time at St James Park.

The former Dutch international joined the Magpies youth setup from ADO Den Haag in 2005 before enjoying impressive loan spells with Falkirk and Carlisle United. A stunning performance on his United senior debut came in a UEFA Cup win against Palermo in November 2006 and Krul went on to make over 180 appearances over what would become an 11-year stay on Tyneside.

Newcastle United's English defender Danny Simpson (L) and Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (C) celebrate after beating Arsenal during the Premiership football match at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 7, 2010. Newcastle won the game 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Adrian Dennis | AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — Newcastle United's English defender Danny Simpson (L) and Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul (C) celebrate after beating Arsenal during the Premiership football match at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 7, 2010. Newcastle won the game 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Adrian Dennis | AFP via Getty Images

Krul was part of the Magpies squad that secured promotion back into the Premier League under Chris Hughton in 2010 and helped a United side managed by Alan Pardew land a fifth place finish in the top flight two years later before reaching the last eight of the Europa League during the following season. Krul went on to spend time on loan with Ajax, AZ Alkmaar and Brighton and Hove Albion before making a permanent departure to the latter in 2017. His career was wound down in the colours of Norwich City and Luton Town and he confirmed his retirement last summer following his exit from the Hatters just months earlier.

However, Krul has now revealed his career could have taken a very different turn after Serie A giants AC Milan were priced out of a move for his services prior to his involvement in the Netherlands run of the semi-final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Krul said: “That was a very long time ago. Newcastle wouldn’t let me go to AC Milan back then. They were asking just a little too much money at that moment. I told my wife about it at the time. England is beautiful, of course, but Milan is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I ultimately never played at San Siro. That is definitely one of the stadiums I missed in my career. I ended up trapped at Newcastle for a total of 11 years.”

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