Real Madrid legend Raul reveals Barcelona, Juventus offers

Raul reveals Barcelona offers

Former Real Madrid striker Raul has revealed that he rejected moves to Barcelona twice during his career.

The 35-year-old was on Los Blancos' books from 1994 until 2010 before moving to German club Schalke. "There was interest from Barcelona twice, but as a Madridista I would not play there," he told the World Soccer magazine.

"Never. Madrid is my city. I was born there, my family, my brother and my sister, my friends, they are all in Madrid.

"Juventus made me an interesting offer three times, but I turned them down as I did not want to move to Turin."

Raul left Schalke for Al Sadd in 2012.

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