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Lucas Hernandez Says He Rejected Transfer Approach from Real Madrid Last Summer

Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez has said he turned down the chance to move to rivals Real Madrid in the summer.

The Frenchman enjoyed a superb 2018 FIFA World Cup for his country, excelling at left-back in the team that went on to clinch glory in Russia. With Atletico he's also shown he can operate as a right-back and a centre-back.

According to the player, he attracted the interest of Real last summer, but he made it clear he wouldn't cross the city divide, per Radio Monte Carlo (h/t AS).