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M'Bia: Toffees snub correct

08 Jan 2009 - 07:27:54

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Rennes' Cameroon midfielder Stephane M'Bia is happy that he rejected the chance to join Everton, with a move to Serie A now in the offing.

The 22-year-old has been linked with the Toffees since last summer, but M'Bia has closed the door on a move to Goodison Park.

He told Sky Sports: "There are many big clubs after me now, so I am glad that I did not sign for Everton.

"I decided to stay here for the moment as my friends, such as Rigobert Song and Samuel Eto'o, told me not to be in a hurry.

"The Everton offer was the best on the table and I almost signed for them, but I am fine here for now.

"I prefer the Italian league, but I do not want to join a team that is fighting for fourth place. I am ambitious. There is a big Italian club who want me, but I will not reveal their name just yet.

"If Manchester United or Arsenal come in for you, you have to listen. The same as if Real Madrid or Barcelona came in for you.

"You never know, but I do not regret not signing for Everton. I am happy at Rennes at the moment."