Martin Albrechtsen is delighted to have secured a move to Derby, despite turning his back on Premier League football with West Brom.The Danish defender completed his switch to Pride Park on Tuesday and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
He has chosen to join the Rams despite the opportunity to test himself in the top flight with the Baggies, and has admitted that he was offered a new deal at The Hawthorns.
However, he revealed that he was unable to agree terms with his former employers and welcomed the news that Derby were interested in securing his services.
"I had an offer from West Brom but we couldn't agree the final terms," Albrechtsen told Sky Sports News. "Derby came in and showed much interest so I thought, 'Why not try something new?' So here I am."
The commanding centre-half played 41 times in West Brom's title-winning Championship campaign last season and would have expected to feature prominently again next term.
He admits that Baggies boss Tony Mowbray was keen to keep him, but felt that the time was right to move on.
"They said that they still wanted me," he added. "But I don't think it showed in the contract they offered and so I had look around for something else."
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Spot on Paul C
Another one gone who can only think of the dosh. Reminds me of last season lol.
What is worrying now though is where the new guys are . . . . . it all sems very, very quiet in terms of new blood. COME ON MOWBS AND JEZZA - SPEND SOME BLOODY MONEY
it'll be interesting to see how we do now.
mowbrays transfer dealings are getting better by the day.
3m for luke moore. bargain. haha.
What an idiot. Martin you only played last season due to injurys to other players, becuase you performed well you were offered a new contract and you turn it down for money.
Well enjoy life in the championship, jesus what is the world coming to when a multi-millionaire turns down Premiership football for the sake of a few quid.
Absolute Fool.
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