Manchester City forward Patrick Veira had admitted to the world that he has had overseas interest from Spanish team of champions: Real Madrid!

"I had an offer through Arsenal to go to Madrid and, when they come in, you have to think about it, look what is going on," Vieira said. "But I am really proud of the decision I made because it wasn't for money. Maybe in football, people are not used to players saying: 'I'm happy, I don't need to go for the money'.

"Every year, people said I was going somewhere else, but why should I? It is like anyone even if they are working in a normal office. Another company can come in and offer a better contract and he has the responsibility to go or stay. The decision might be made for their family and not for themselves. It might be made because you like to work with some people."

It would be a massive blow to Man City were he to leave and I personally don't think he will be going anywhere. Not the sort Real need in my eyes- not for 40m anyway!

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