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title: "Diego Godin on why he rejected United move"
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published: "2018-08-15T10:40:49Z"
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# Diego Godin on why he rejected United move

Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin has revealed why he chose to remain in Spain and reject a move to Manchester United, the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/diego-godin-reveals-reason-rejected-13082408) reports.

Godin has insisted that he did not use Manchester United’s interest in signing him this summer as leverage in order to earn a new and improved contract with Atletico Madrid.

Jose Mourinho was keen on bringing Godin to Old Trafford this summer and had been preparing a bid for the Uruguayan international before the transfer window closed last week.

However, 32-year-old Godin turned down a move to the Red Devils in favour of remaining at Atletico.

Godin has now spoke out to deny claims that he used United’s interest in him to gain a new contract with Atletico.

> I have not renewed. I have had offers, although I have decided to stay for personal reasons, and I am only thinking about the final.

> But I have not extended my contract.

> I saw that news come out, but I do not know where it came from.