Luis Suarez has revealed he almost joined Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup before his eventual move to Barcelona from Liverpool.
The Uruguayan was hot property in the summer of 2014, having just plundered 31 goals in 37 games for the Reds and collected the PFA Player of the Year and Premier League Golden Boot awards.
His displays led to an Anfield exit for the forward, but the destination could have been very different.
Speaking in an interview with radio station DelSol 99.5 FM, the striker, who recently moved to MLS club Inter Miami, admitted he was close to joining Real Madrid before the controversy surrounding him at the World Cup saw them cool their interest.