Benfica defender & Manchester City target David Luiz admits he couldn't say 'no' to Real Madrid

The Brazilian is proud to be linked to los Merengues...

12 Jun 2010 09:00:00

By Paul Madden

More On :  Benfica, Real Madrid, David Luiz
David Luiz, Benfica (Getty Images)
Benfica defender David Luiz has declared that it would be difficult to say 'no' to Real Madrid if los Merengues made an approach to sign him.
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The 23-year-old Brazilian is one of a number of names linked with a move to the Bernabeu in recent months and he is proud to have his name mentioned in regards to a possible move to Madrid.

"I am comfortable with these things but impressed. Madrid and Benfica are among the best clubs in the world. I try to keep in mind that we must live each day, you cannot live the dream if you don't work every day with devotion. Recognition, of course, makes me feel proud," he told AS.

"Real is the name in the mouths of children around the world. It is the top, the best institution in history without a doubt, a club whose shirt is steeped in history and all players want to wear it.

"Look at Kaka and Cristiano [Ronaldo], which are the best players in the world and they  have this hunger and this will  to wear the white shirt."

Luiz also stated that if there is a deal on the table which suits all parties, he would be unable to refuse.

"If that's best for Benfica, the best for everyone and the president understood well, why not? I'm proud to see my name linked to Madrid. Who could say no?" he remarked.

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