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Germany striker Gomez admits turning down Real Madrid offer

05 September 2013 - 16:18

<strong>Fiorentina target man Mario Gomez has revealed that La Liga giants Real Madrid were interested in his signature this summer but he chose to join the Serie A side ahead of them.</strong>

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The 28 year old Germany international has been prolific for Bayern Munchen during his four year stay at the Allianz Arena but was asked to look for a new club this summer by new manager Pep Guardiola.<br />

However, Gomez revealed that even though Real's interest was flattering he chose to join Fiorentina because he thought that was the right club for him.<br />

"It's true that Carlo Ancelotti wanted to sign me for Madrid," he told German sports magazine Kicker.<br />

"I was honoured by their interest, because my entire family consists of Real Madrid fans.<br />

"However, after holding talks with Fiorentina about their plans for the future, I knew joining Fiorentina was the right choice for me."

Written by Prateek Sarkar