Rafinha commits amidst summer interest from England and Spain

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha has revealed that offers were on the table from both English and Spanish clubs during the summer, admitting he would be open to a change of scene.

According to ESPN, the Brazilian, who has won five Bundesliga titles with Bayern, was the subject of many offers with a possible deadline-day swoop by Chelsea one of them, but a deal failed to materialise.

The 32-year-old signed a contract extension with the Bundesliga champions in December 2016 which was due to keep Rafinha in Bavaria until next summer, and while he is committed to Carlo Ancelotti's team, the defender desires consistent playing time.

'Bayern's bosses know I already had offers from England and Spain before the season started,' he said. 'I have Bayern in my heart and I always give 100 per cent. They can always count on me.

'Therefore, I think those responsible understand that I really want to play, otherwise I will have to think about my future.'

Rafinha, formerly of Schalke, has featured in four of Bayern's five opening league games, including their shock 2-0 defeat at Hoffenheim early in the season, and has appearances in the Champions League under his belt.

But the spot in the starting 11 is only likely to be a temporary one with Rafinha currently filling the position of first-choice left back David Alaba while he recovers from injury, as well as German international Joshua Kimmich occupying the right back slot.

With uncertainty surrounding his position under Ancelotti, Rafinha will have one eye firmly fixed on the World Cup in Russia next summer, desiring regular playing time to solidify his place in their squad.

Despite these concerns, Rafinha insisted: 'I have a very good relationship and contact with the coach [Carlo Ancelotti] and I'm convinced I will get my game time.'