Sandro Tonali says he "closed all other doors" when his childhood team AC Milan made it clear they wanted to sign him.
Milan announced the signing of the Italy international on loan with an option to buy for a reported €35 million (£32m/$41m) last week after three impressive seasons with Brescia.
Tonali, compared to Italian great Andrea Pirlo, had been tipped to join city rivals Inter, but he says the opportunity to join the Rossoneri was too good to turn down.