Aymeric Laporte admits he snubbed both Manchester City and Chelsea in the summer because he is happy at Athletic Bilbao.
The 23-year-old has emerged as one of Europe's top defenders and was presented with the opportunity of a mega-money switch during the transfer window.
However, speaking to L'Equipe, the France under-21 international spoke of his admiration for Bilbao and his desire to stay with the La Liga side.
"I had the chance to leave but I did not feel it," Laporte said.
"Also because I was injured and did not want to leave so.