I Rejected Barca, Juventus.

Anthony Martial has revealed that Juventus and Barcelona were among the clubs that wanted to sign him but he opted to go to Sevilla because he preferred to get a regular playing time. 

Anthony Martial

The French man stated that his priority has always been to go to Sevilla even when he had to take a pay cut in other to make the move happen. 

“It’s true. Juventus tried to sign me. I was talking to my Agent and told him I preferred going to Sevilla. It was the best option for me and my family.” Martial told Diario de Sevilla.  

“FC Barcelona talked to my Agent but as I said, I spoke to my Agent and told him my priority is Sevilla and when I say something to someone, I don’t change it, I keep to my words.

“Both Sevilla and I have made an effort, I have less salary, but I also know that paying my salary is an effort for the club. So both of us have made an effort. But I know this effort will be good for both parties. He emphasized. 

The ex Monaco man has spent over seven years at Old Trafford but his stay has been marred by inconsistency in performance which led to him seeking for a move to rediscover his form. United agreed a short loan deal in January with the Spanish side as the French man wished.

His Sevilla move did not start on a high note though as they were held to a goalless draw in his first match for the Andalusians by Osasuna.