A Real Madrid star has opened up about potentially joining Paris Saint-Germain.
Los Blancos have enjoyed an excellent start to the 2023/24 as they have now won all six of their matches so far, including a perfect record in LALIGA which sees them occupy the top of the standings.
Although Jude Bellingham has been a hugely influential player in the team since his big-money arrival from Borussia Dortmund, the Englishman has had a strong supporting cast, with Aurelien Tchouameni having started every game in the Spanish top-flight this season.
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The France international had a slow start to life in Madrid in his debut campaign last term but he now seems to have put his struggles behind him, as he is now ahead of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, in the pecking order.
However, prior to the midfielder joining the club for a handsome €80 million fee from AS Monaco, he was the subject of huge interest from Liverpool and PSG.
But having snubbed a move to the Parc des Princes in favour of the Santiago Bernabeu, Tchouameni has now revealed he really considered joining the Parisians.
"PSG? Frankly, I thought about it," the 23-year-old told Canal Plus.
"It's a very big European club, we want the French clubs to succeed.
"But honestly, when Real Madrid calls you, it's very complicated to say no."
Asked about his thoughts on international teammate Kylian Mbappe joining him in LALIGA this past window, Tchouameni said; "Did I hope Mbappe would come to Madrid? "Obviously. The best players have to play here, and he's one of them.
"Sadly, it didn't happen."
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