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Report Claims Atletico Madrid Star Turned Down Double Money Offer From Man Utd This Summer

Atletico Madrid and France defender Lucas Hernandez turned down an offer to double his wages at Manchester United during the summer, with the Premier League side among those reported to have made an approach.

The 22-year-old signed an extension with the Rojiblancos last year, amid strong interest from Real Madrid, pushing the expiry date on his contract to 2022. However, after his sensational summer, during which he won the World Cup with Les Bleus, his stock has soared and he has since penned another new deal which extends to 2024.

Atleti also upped the player's release clause to €80m due to the rife interest in his services, yet he seems to be quite committed to the club who signed him from Rayo Majadahonda as an 11-year-old in 2007.