Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Didier Zokora has told how he turned down an offer from Arsenal to sign for their north London rivals Spurs.
He has also made it known that he rejected the chance to link-up with his former manager Juande Ramos at Spanish giants Real Madrid, preferring to sign an extension to his contract at White Hart Lane.
"Yes, when I signed for Spurs, Arsenal also wanted me," Zokora told The Telegraph ahead of the derby between the two clubs this weekend.
"I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the [2006] World Cup but I preferred to come to Spurs because it gave me a good option for my life. I am very happy.
"Everybody knows Real Madrid wanted me but I signed a new contract for this club and if they want me, I stay. The club needs me, my life is here.
"Real are one of the best clubs in the world so that is good for me, no? That means I am not a bad player!"
He has also made it known that he rejected the chance to link-up with his former manager Juande Ramos at Spanish giants Real Madrid, preferring to sign an extension to his contract at White Hart Lane.
"Yes, when I signed for Spurs, Arsenal also wanted me," Zokora told The Telegraph ahead of the derby between the two clubs this weekend.
"I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the [2006] World Cup but I preferred to come to Spurs because it gave me a good option for my life. I am very happy.
"Everybody knows Real Madrid wanted me but I signed a new contract for this club and if they want me, I stay. The club needs me, my life is here.
"Real are one of the best clubs in the world so that is good for me, no? That means I am not a bad player!"
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