Batistuta: I didn't join Real Madrid because I would have scored 200 goals and got bored LaLiga Santander Argentine reveals why he never played for Los Blancos

Back in the day, Gabriel Batistuta was one of the most sought after strikers in world football.

Every top club wanted to sign him from Fiorentina.

After refusing to join any of Europe's elite during his playing career, the Argentine has finally explained the reasoning behind his decision.

He was widely expected to join Real Madrid when he was at the peak of his career but Los Blancos could not tempt him with a move away.

"I never enjoyed being the star-man because as soon as you become the focal point of the team, you assume an extra burden of responsibility," the Argentine said in an interview with American Business Forum.

"I received many offers namely from Real Madrid, Manchester United and Milan, but I preferred the tranquillity of playing for Fiorentina.

"If I had gone to Madrid I would have scored more than 200 goals, but I knew I would have got bored.

"The same thing would have happened to me at Milan.

"Although I have never won a major trophy, I consider myself a winner because I helped Fiorentina to compete with the big boys," he concluded.