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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he tried to sign Luka Modric from Real Madrid.

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Jose Mourinho tried to lure Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric to join him at Chelsea this summer - but the former Tottenham star turned down the chance of a move. Mourinho signed Modric from Spurs for £33million in 2012 and hoped he could repeat the deal to bring the Croatian maestro to Stamford Bridge. But he was rebuffed by Modric, who previously submitted a transfer request at Spurs in an attempt to force a move to join the Blues in 2011 before his Madrid switch. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Modric all giggles with Bale and Ronaldo in training . Superstar: Luka Modric is back in training with Real Madrid and is expected to play against AS Roma . Why would you want to leave? Modric celebrates winning the European Cup with Real Madrid in Lisbon in May . Madridista: Jose Mourinho tried to make a move for Modric but he has been rejected by the midfielder . Mourinho told Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti: ‘I called Modric only privately but he doesn’t want (to join) Chelsea. 'You know I really appreciate Luka Modric and his qualities. But he stays in Real Madrid.’ Modric made 49 appearances for the Spanish giants as they finished the season with a famous 10th Champions League title. Keen on a Croat: Jose Mourinho spoke to Modric about a move to Chelsea but his approach was rebuffed . Derby: Modric chases Chelsea new boy Filipe Luis during the Champions League final in May .