By Mark Heys
July 19 2005

Mexican forward Jared Borgetti has confirmed that he turned down offers from Italy and Germany in order to play in England for Bolton Wanderers. The South American veteran is expected to complete his £1,700,000 transfer to the Reebok Stadium very soon once his international commitments in the Confederations Cup are completed.

Borgetti has had a fine tournament for his country and is now looking forward to his big chance in England, this coming after spending his whole career in his homeland.

The 31-year old was insulted at the offer he received from an Italian club, describing it as an insult to himself and the other Mexican players across the world.

"I am very glad that I accepted the offer from England because before that I had received one from an Italian football club that really offended me and Mexican football,'' said Borgetti.

"They had offered me $100,000 for the next season. There are some European countries that still think that Mexican players are slaves and offer amounts of money that are ridiculous.

Borgetti confirmed that there was interest from Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin, but he felt that England was a better option for him both on a professional and personal level.

"I had also been in touch with officials of Hertha Berlin but I got decided on playing at Bolton because I think it's a more interesting league and in addition to that it's a better place for taking my family with me.

"I am very excited for this chance of playing in England and I am going to take advantage of it and I hope that this can open the doors of English football to more Mexican players.''