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Lex Immers has revealed he turned down four English clubs to stay with Cardiff City for the 2016-17 Championship campaign.

The Dutch striker quickly became a fans' favourite after signing on loan from Feyenoord in January and it seems that affection is very much reciprocated with his decision to remain in south Wales.

Immers made his Cardiff switch permanent on the first day of the transfer window this summer, but only after other clubs tempted him to join them instead.

Immers admitted: “I could have gone to four other clubs in England, but I chose this one and I think it's the best one.

“I've enjoyed the last six months in Cardiff, playing with the guys in the team and playing for the supporters, working with the staff.

“They are always positive, I know the people here, I know everything about Cardiff and the city. It was an easy choice for me.”

(Image: (c) Huw Evans Agency)

Immers was an integral part of the Bluebirds' play-off push last season, adapting quickly to the pace of the Championship and netting five goals in 15 appearances.

However, he has warned fans that goals might be harder to come by for him in Paul Trollope's new system.

The pre-season tour in Germany has seen Frederic Gounongbe and Kenneth Zohore share the striking duties, with the Dutchman playing in midfield.

Immers said: “It's different as I'm playing a little bit deeper. Last season I played up front so I had more chances to score playing up with Anthony Pilkington.

"It'll be harder, but I will do my thing and try and score as often as possible.

“The ambition always for me, for my whole career, is to win prizes. That's the reason why I play football. Also, it's your job, to earn money, but I'm playing because I love it and it's my hobby and I want to win prizes.

"This season I want us to go up, to get in the play-offs or automatic promotion.”