Borussia Dortmund striker Roberto Lewandowski admits turning down Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old confirmed that Florentino Perez, Madrid's president, did speak to him after the Champions League semi-final, second leg.
"It was in the office near the dressing room at the Bernabeu straight after the match. We spoke to each other briefly and...OK, let's just say we spoke.
"I didn't say 'no'. I was mostly listening to Mr Perez."
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