Overview

• He told El Larguero there was a real possibility of joining Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso, but it did not materialize.
• He said Real Madrid’s signing of Álvaro Carreras closed the door on a move to the Bernabéu.
• He confirmed conversations with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, noting that nothing concrete developed.
• He explained he and Alonso spoke while both were at Bayer Leverkusen, with Alonso needing to settle in at Valdebebas before any decision.
• He remains a first-team regular at Bayer Leverkusen, stating he is motivated to perform after a window in which Barcelona prioritized other positions and did not add a left-back.