AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho has revealed his frustration after moves to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were blocked during the course of the past year.
In an interview with French publication Nice Matin, the 24-year-old Brazilian told of his club's refusal to allow the player a move away to either the Premier League or north to Paris, and a switch to Les Parisiens.
Fabinho said: “During the window it was difficult because I was not sure if I would be staying. I was closer to leaving than staying.
“Playing in that context was not good.