Davide Santon has said that he didn't reject an offer to join Inter Milan, following comments made by his girlfriend on Twitter earlier today.
The 24-year-old has completed a loan move to San Siro following a frustrating season at Newcastle United.
His partner Chloe Sanderson had claimed that he had initially declined a move, but this evening the defender has cleared up the misunderstanding.
"I wanted to be clear and honest, as I always have done. She had a bit of confusion over the last few hours with people saying I first rejected Inter's offer, then was forced to come here by Newcastle," Santon wrote on his official Facebook page.
"None of that is true. I never turned down Inter. As the negotiations all happened on deadline day, I just asked for a couple of hours to talk about it with my family and see what they thought.
"After talking to my girlfriend and my parents, all together we decided it would be a fantastic choice and therefore here I am ready to begin with my new Number 21 jersey."
Santon had made just one appearance for Newcastle this season.
Alex Meyers
