Rafa Mir reveals Real Madrid bids before Wolves move
New Wolves striker Rafa Mir has revealed to Spanish radio that Valencia rejected several offers from Real Madrid for his services before his move to the Championship.
The 20-year-old joined Wolves last week as the first man into Molineux this month, in a deal understood to be worth around £1.5m.
Signing a four-and-a-half year deal under Nuno, the Spaniard was highly touted in his native Spain and had previously been linked with a move to the Bernabeu.
And following his move, the striker has confirmed that his former club did turn down offers from Real Madrid.
"Valencia only made me one renewal offer this summer," he told Radio Valencia Cadena SER.
"That they had been trying to renew with me for a year is a lie.
"They rejected three or four offers from Real Madrid for me, however, they agreed to the first from Wolves in December. Valencia did not want me to go to Madrid and they did it.
"I left Valencia because I wanted an ambitious project where I could grow and be trusted and there I did not see it."
Mir was well-known to Nuno, with the Portuguese boss originally handing the youngster his Valencia debut during his spell at the Spanish club.
He made his Wolves bow during the 0-0 FA Cup draw with Swansea, and tweeted his delight at making his debut immediately after the game.
"I’m very happy just playing today with wolves and feeling the great atmosphere of the Molineux Stadium. Thanks to all the fans and see you in the next match!" he tweeted.
Mir could make his Championship debut this weekend, as the club get back to league action against Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday.
