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Manolas admits Real Madrid or Barcelona could lure him away from Roma

Kostas Manolas has a €36 million (£32m/$42m) release clause in his contract and admits he could be tempted to leave Roma if Real Madrid or Barcelona come calling.

The Greece international committed to fresh terms in the Italian capital last season, with that deal set to take him through to 2022.

He insists he is not looking for a way out, but concedes that La Liga giants would be difficult to turn down – even if Roma icon Francesco Totti was able to do so during his distinguished career.

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Manolas told Gazzetta dello Sport: “If a club like Real Madrid or Barcelona were to come along, apart from Francesco Totti who turned them down, I think everyone would think about it.