Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has said Real Madrid tried to sign him on two occasions during his illustrious career.
The 41-year-old retired from playing in 2014 having spent his entire 15-year senior career at the Camp Nou.
He captained the Blaugrana from 2004 until his retirement and finished his career with six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions Leagues, among many other accolades, in his trophy cabinet.
But Puyol has now revealed Real tried twice to persuade him to cross the Clasico divide, per TV3 (h/t Moises Llorens of ESPN FC):
"They tried to sign me on those two occasions, but I was at the best club in the world and wanted to win titles there.