Arbeloa explains West Ham move

Alvaro Arbeloa has revealed he rejected offers from Spanish clubs and AC Milan this summer.

Arbeloa joined Premier League club West Ham United last week, two months his seven-year stint at Real Madrid came to an end.

"I had several offers from Spain, but there I could only wear the shirt of Real Madrid," explained the 33-year-old to Cadena Cope.

"There were advanced talks with AC Milan, but then West Ham's offer came in and it was a quick process.

"The Premier League is a very tight competition and that's why I was so eager to move back to it."

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