Hargreaves turns down Premiership chance

By European Football
July 17 2005

Owen Hargreaves has turned down offers from the Premiership duo of Middlesbrough and Spurs, deciding instead to stay and fight for a first team place with Bayern Munich.

Middlesbrough reportedly offered to match the salary he received at Bayern and Spurs have reportedly been keeping a very close eye on the situation.

His agent Roman Grill confirmed the offer saying:

"There has been an offer, but Owen refused."

And Bayern head coach believes the champions league was the deciding factor stating:

"Bayern is the better club for his international ambitions than playing in the Premiership.

"If he plays in the Champions League with us, his chances even will be much better."