Flamini speaks of dream AC Milan move

AC Milan's latest signing Mathieu Flamini has spoken about his decision to leave Arsenal, saying that only a dream move to the Italian giants could have tempted him away from London.

The 24-year-old Frenchman on Monday signed a four-year deal on a free transfer to the Milan club, after successfully completing a medical.

"I always thought Milan would be my first choice if I had to leave Arsenal," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday.

"I didn't do it for money. I don't want to brag, but I had lots of offers. If I chose Milan it was because it is every player's dream."

The Frenchman - who signed for the Gunners in 2004 - had turned down a new deal offered by manager Arsene Wenger prior to his contract running out at the end of the season.

"It was not easy to make the decision to leave London, but I knew what I wanted," he added.

A.C. MILAN: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

A.C. Milan announces to have agreed a contract between the French player Mathieu Flamini and the Rossoneri from July 1st 2008 until June 30th 2012. He will be earning €5.6 million per season over a four year period.
“I am really happy, thanks to everyone,” he told the reporters after emerging from the San Siro side's Milanello headquarters, where he completed the last remaining details of his free transfer.

Full name            :  Mathieu Flamini
Date of birth       :  7 March 1984 (age 24)
Place of birth       : Marseille, France
Height                : 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position   : Defensive Midfielder