Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta has revealed that he is "very excited" after making the move to England from Athletic Bilbao.

Amorebieta has signed a four-year deal with the Cottagers, and the Venezuelan international has insisted that the move was not motivated by money.

The 28-year-old said in a video message: "I appreciated Athletic's offer, which was very good, but in the end I thought I would be fooling myself.

"I was very excited about the Premier League and was eager to go there, even though my dream was to triumph with Athletic.

"Money did not make the difference. I'd still have accepted less to sample a new league."

Amorebieta made over 250 appearances for Bilbao during an eight-year spell at the La Liga club.