Thiago Silva: 'I didn't want to leave AC Milan'

Thiago Silva has admitted that he did not want to leave AC Milan following his multi-million pound switch to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Brazilian moved to the French capital last week for €42m (£33m) after three years at the San Siro.

"I was happy with the transfer and sad about my exit from Milan because what I experienced there were some strong emotions," Silva told reporters.

"People call me a mercenary, which leaves me upset. I am not making more money at PSG. This is not my fault, I would like to apologise to the fans.

"This was a difficult situation for me: I did not want to leave Milan, and neither did my family. But it was a positive thing because [PSG sporting director] Leonardo and Carlo Ancelotti called me."

Silva joined Milan from Fluminense in 2009 for around £8m.