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'It was too early to leave Nice' - Chelsea and PSG target Atal admits transfer interest

Nice defender Youcef Atal is dreaming to play for a big club but he thinks it is not yet the right time for him to leave Patrick Vieira’s side.

During the summer transfer window, Atal attracted interest from Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Ligue 1 champions PSG after an impressive season with the Allianz Riviera outfit.

The Algeria international was considered as one of the most in-demand right-backs in Europe after contributing six goals and an assist in the French top-flight in the 2018-19 season and he is hoping to replicate that form in the current campaign, where he already has a goal and an assist to his credit.