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Man Utd and Chelsea target reveals Real Madrid snub
MAURO ICARDI has revealed he turned down interest from Real Madrid to stay at Inter Milan this summer.
Mauro Icardi - Spotlight On
Icardi was linked with a move to Manchester United or Chelsea before penning fresh terms at the San Siro.
Inter are now closing in on the signing of Stevan Jovetic from Manchester City.
Real Madrid tried to sign me
But the Argentine striker insists he has no regrets about turning down a move to Spain despite Inter failing to qualify for even the Europa League this season.
He said: "Real Madrid tried to sign me, but I'm happy to have renewed with Inter, with whom I will play the Champions League next season.
Mauro Icardi is staying at Inter
"We are working hard to get more minutes in our legs, as we want to be ready for the start of the Serie A season.
"This year the club will put together a great team. We hope to do better than just well and to get back into the Champions League."
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