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'In the summer I thought about trying to do something else': PSG midfielder Julian Draxler admits he contemplated leaving French giants amid links with Leeds... but decided to stay and fight for his place under Thomas Tuchel

Julian Draxler considered leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer after being linked with a move to the Premier League.

Leeds United were among a host of club vying for the midfielder's signature as Marcelo Bielsa looked to reinforce his squad ahead of their return to the English top-flight.

However, Draxler decided to stay in the French capital and fight for a place in Thomas Tuchel's squad.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler considered leaving the club this summer

The former Schalke player has one year remaining on his current contract with the Ligue 1 champions, and although he insists he has no intention of walking away from the Parc des Princes now, he did admit to contemplating a move earlier in the summer.