Jerome Boateng has admitted to holding “interesting” talks with Paris Saint-Germain, but has no complaints at having seen Bayern Munich block a move to France.
It appeared at one stage as though a switch to Parc des Princes was on the cards for the experienced defender.
After returning from a disappointing 2018 World Cup campaign with Germany, the 29-year-old saw interest in his services build steadily.
PSG were prepared to invest in a proven performer, with Boateng open to taking on a new challenge in Ligue 1.
He has now revealed how close he came to making a switch, telling WELT: "There were talks with Paris, that's no secret.