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Claudio Marchisio Says He Snubbed Jiangsu Suning Due to Inter Connection

Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio said he turned down a move to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning because they're owned by the same group as Inter Milan.

The 33-year-old, who is a free agent this summer, revealed he had rejected an offer from Jiangsu while considering his next move.

He told Sky Italia (h/t Goal's Sam France):

"I refused the proposal of Jiangsu Suning.

"Was it influenced by the fact that they are linked to Inter? Of course it was a factor. The link to that shirt wouldn't allow me to make that choice in good conscience.