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Germany international reveals why he rejected Chelsea transfer: Blues had made offer
NIKLAS SULE has revealed he decided to join Bayern Munich instead of Chelsea as he wanted to stay in the Bundesliga.
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Chelsea were linked with a move to bring the defender to Stamford Bridge back in January.
Antonio Conte was keen to bolster his defensive options, with John Terry’s future at Chelsea in doubt.
However, Germany international Sule decided to join Bayern Munich in a £22million deal.
Niklas Sule has revealed why he turned down Chelsea to join Bayern Munich
He will leave Hoffenheim for his new team at the end of the season.
And the 21-year-old has now revealed Chelsea made an offer for him, but he rejected it in order to stay in Germany.
“Both offers came almost simultaneously,” he told German outlet TZ.
“Of course it was huge for me that the Premier League leaders showed interest in me.
"But it felt better to stay in the Bundesliga.
“And Bayern are the top address – there is nothing greater in the world.”
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