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Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho reveals he snubbed Barcelona and Bayern Munich to join 'club of his dreams' Liverpool before leaving for Selhurst Park

Mamadou Sakho has revealed that he turned down Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal to join Liverpool.

The defender joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 for £18million.

Sakho stated that he elected to make the switch to Anfield due to Liverpool being the club of his dreams.

Mamadou Sakho revealed he turned down Barcelona and Bayern Munich to join Liverpool

Mamadou Sakho revealed he turned down Barcelona and Bayern Munich to join Liverpool

Reflecting on his time at Liverpool, Sakho has fond memories of playing with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez.

Sakho told Stadium Mag: 'When I left Paris Saint-Germain, I had a number of offers from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Liverpool.