MUCHA

By The Nark End
March 4 2010

NEW SIGNING JAN MUCHA SPEAKS AHEAD OF HIS SWITCH TO GOODISON AFTER THE WORLD CUP IN THE SUMMER....

New Everton goalkeeper Jan Mucha has said that once he knew the Blues were interested in his services, all other potential destinations became irrelevant.

The Slovakian number one has agreed to move from Legia Warsaw to Goodison this summer and will join full time after the 2010 World Cup. 

Mucha revealed that other major European clubs were keen on signing him but said his mind was made up once Everton made their intentions clear.

The Legia Warsaw shot-stopper said: "I had many other offers but when I heard 'Everton', I felt 'this is it'.

"I could have gone to Turkey – there were two big bids. If I'd gone, I would have been a millionaire because the money they offered was staggering. 

"But I would never have forgiven myself if I had not tried England; if I'd rejected an offer from the Premier League.”

When Mucha came over to England to visit his new club, he was given a tour around the Finch Farm training ground and was highly impressed.

"When they showed me the training facilities I was shocked. There are about 20 training pitches, all in perfect condition. This is a football world I always dreamed about," he said.

"I spent just a few days in the city, but I already like it."

The 27-year-old has 14 caps for his country since making his international debut in a friendly match against Hungary in February 2008. 

He was second-choice to Lukasz Fabianski - now at Arsenal – during his early days in Warsaw. But has been Legia's number one since the Polish keeper's move to the Gunners in 2007. 

And Mucha spoke to his former team-mate ahead of the move to Goodison, but wants to help his current side lift the league before he leaves.  

"Legia have a place in my heart. I owe this club a lot. I have had a fantastic time and I want to repay them by lifting the title. 

"I have one already as a reserve, when our goalkeeper was Lukasz Fabianski. I asked him about Everton and he said it is a great move. So I am going, but first I would like to give a title to Legia."