Bougherra makes Baggies admission

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The Algeria international, 25, was all set to finalise a deal with the Baggies but the transfer was put on hold because chairman Jeremy Peace was not available to rubber-stamp the move.

The delay allowed Rangers to make a late bid and Bougherra admits the prospect of playing in Europe convinced him to turn his back on the English top flight and move to Ibrox in a four-year deal worth £2.5million.

He explained: "At first I wanted to stay in the Premier League and I had the pen in my hand to sign.

"Then, at the last minute, they said that the chairman wasn't here and I had to wait. So I said, okay, I would come back tomorrow.

"Then the gaffer called me up about Rangers and spoke very well with me and I chose Rangers. It was very difficult to leave England but I think this was a good choice.

"I know it's a big club, last year they won two trophies. It's a dream to come to Rangers because they play in Europe every year.

"It's the ambition of every player to play in the Champions League or the UEFA Cup, which is why I came here."

The former Charlton man insists there are no hard feelings between himself and West Brom boss Tony Mowbray.

He added: "He contacted me and spoke very well. After I signed for Rangers he wished me good luck. He is a very good gaffer and it was a good conversation."