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Blaszczykowski turned down Manchester City offer

Blaszczykowski turned down Manchester City offer

31 July 2013 - 15:04

Poland international Jakub Blaszczykowski has revealed that he turned down Manchester City's offer this summer in favor of staying at the Westfalenstadion.

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  • The Borussia Dortmund midfielder recently penned a new deal with the Bundesliga club but was approached by high spending Manchester City prior to that. 



    The 27 year old admitted that he is compeltely happy and settled at the club and didn't take long to turn down the chance to move to the Eastlands. 



    "Dortmund simply had the advantage over Manchester City," Blaszczykowski told Polish newspaper Przeglad Sportowy.



    "We have a great squad, fantastic manager, incredible supporters and a very bright future ahead of us.



    "In Dortmund, me and my family have everything we need. I did not pursue interest from other clubs in my services."


    Written by Prateek Sarkar










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