Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has admitted he was flattered by interest shown in him by Manchester City over the summer.
The 21-year-old was one of several centre-backs shortlisted by Pep Guardiola as they looked to strengthen their back-line.
City eventually settled on Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Ruben Dias from Benfica, leaving Kounde to stay in Seville.
The French Under 21 international though says he was happy to remain at the LaLiga club.
'The interest of a club like City is always a good thing, but I'm at Sevilla and I'm very calm,' Kounde told Sevilla FC TV.