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I wasn't ready for Arsenal or Man Utd move - Wolfsburg new boy Draxler

Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler has revealed he 'didn't feel ready' to complete a move to the Premier League this summer.


The German youngster was the subject of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal during the transfer window, but opted to remain in the Bundesliga by leaving Schalke to join Wolfsburg.

"From the outside, maybe my move isn't understandable," Draxler told Bild.

"Schalke are a great club in Germany. Many people thought that if I left it would be for a top foreign club.

"But I decided not to go abroad as I didn't feel ready for that kind of move."

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