New Borussia Dortmund signing Mahmoud Dahoud, who was heavily linked with Liverpool, has revealed that he had several offers from clubs outside Germany, but the urge to stay in the Bundesliga helped his decision.
The Germany Under-21 international had been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer but decided against leaving the Bundesliga, putting pen to paper to a five-year contract with Dortmund.
The youngster admits that when the option of moving away from Borussia Monchengladbach came there was only one option as he wanted to stay put in Germany.
The midfielder did not name names, but admitted that a number of clubs from abroad showed interest, but were faced with disappointment.
"Yes, there were several [offers]", Dahoud told German daily Bild.
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"But I wanted to stay in Germany, I am at home here. The Bundesliga and the fans are great.
"Here are the best stadiums, everything is organised very well and we have the best security possible.
"What more could you want? We live in a great country."
As far as his reasons for leaving Gladbach and joining Dortmund are concerned, the youngster said that after seven years at the club, it was important to take up a new challenge and the switch to the Ruhr giants fitted the bill.
"I am ready for the next step now.
"After seven years in Gladbach it's time to search for a new challenge, to experience other things.
"Changes are part of our life and they are good for us. The whole package at Dortmund is great.
"It's too early to talk about goals.
"I have to settle in Dortmund first, get to know my new team-mates and the environment, bring my performances on the pitch.
"And then take one step after another."
