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Kevin Mirallas has revealed that he snubbed a move to Arsenal in order to join Everton.
The Belgium international completed a £5.3million last weekend from Olympiakos to become the Blues' third summer signing and was given a rapturous reception at Goodison Park ahead of last night's win over Manchester United.
But Mirallas, 24, was almost London bound and confirmed that he was in advanced talks with Arsenal but was convinced to move to Merseyside instead by compatriot Marouane Fellaini, whose 58th-minute header won the match.
He said: "Discussions [with Arsenal] were at quite an advanced stage, but it was totally down to me to make the decision. From the word go I was impressed with how much the manager wanted me here.
"What's important to me is to get plenty of time on the field. I think I will get the opportunity to play more games and more minutes with Everton.
"Obviously Marouane was a factor too. He told me Everton was a big club with a family spirit around the place.
"Not only did he help me coming here, but he'll help me settle in. It's nice to have a fellow countryman around the place."
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