New LA Galaxy signing Nigel de Jong has said his love of American sports culture persuaded him to join the club.
The Dutchman, who supported American football team the Pittsburgh Steelers from an early age, moved to Los Angeles after being released by AC Milan last month.
De Jong told the Galaxy's official website that he had jumped at the chance to move to the U.S. after finding himself on the San Siro sidelines.
And the 31-year-old defensive midfielder added: "It was the first time in my career that it happened to me.