Verratti reveals Real Madrid snub

<p>The 23-year-old says he was pleased to hear of interest from the Spanish giants but opted to stay with the French champions because he was happy at the club</p>, <p>Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has revealed he turned down the chance to discuss a move to Real Madrid after Los Blancos expressed an interest in the Italy international.</p>, <p>Verratti’s future at PSG has long been the subject of speculation and continues to be despite the midfielder only signing a new five-year deal back in August.</p>, <p>The 23-year-old says he has already opted to stay at Parc des Princes in favour of a move to La Liga but admits he was flattered to hear of interest from the Spanish giants.</p>, <p>“It’s not that I technically turned Real Madrid down, it’s that when I am happy in a team, I don’t even want to begin negotiations with another club,” he told Rai Sport.</p>, <p>“I learned of Real Madrid interest and that was pleasing, because it doesn’t happen every day that Real Madrid ask after you, but when I’m happy at a side, I don’t want to change. I want to win something with this shirt.”</p>, <p>Verratti was also asked for his predictions for the season and tipped Pep Guardiola’s side to claim glory in England with Bayern Munich his favourites for the Champions League.</p>, <p>“Manchester City for the Premier League. They’re not going through the best moment, but I think they are the strongest team,” he added.</p>, <p>“I hope PSG win Ligue 1, although it won’t be easy and we must give more. In Serie A, Juventus are in a different league. The same goes for the Bundesliga and Bayern Munich.</p>, <p>“In Spain I go for Real Madrid.”</p>