Fabio Coentrao pleased he chose Real Madrid

Fabio Coentrao is happy with his move to Real Madrid.

The former Benfica left-back joined Real in August.

"The truth is that I had other concrete offers, as you all know," he told Record. "Half of Europe was after me back then."

"But, as I also said, my desire was to stay at Benfica. Between all the clubs interested in me and Benfica, I always preferred to stay, but when Real made an offer everything changed."

"Every player dreams of reaching the top and I am no exception. I am not belittling Benfica, who are a very good club, but Madrid are at a much higher level."

"Joining Madrid was the right thing to do. I am realising a dream, no doubt about it."