David Moyes has revealed that he has turned down a "number of job opportunities" in recent months prior to his sacking at Real Sociedad.
The Scotsman had his contract terminated by the Spanish club at the start of the month following a string of poor results.
The 52-year-old, who was linked to Aston Villa before Remi Garde took over, spent just one year in charge of Sociedad following his 10-month spell in charge of Manchester United.
Via the League Managers' Association, Moyes released a statement, which read: "I am disappointed to have left Real Sociedad. When I accepted the job as manager of La Real last November, my remit was to avoid relegation and retain the club's La Liga status. We succeeded in attaining that target and finished 12th in the table. I feel that we made significant progress last season.
"Despite some positive performances from our team, results have not gone our way in recent weeks. However, I was confident we would finish in a strong position by the end of the season.
"I made a firm promise to Real Sociedad to honour my contract and it is disappointing not to be able to fulfil this commitment especially when I have turned down a number of job opportunities in recent months. After spending 12 years in the Premier League as manager of Everton and Manchester United, I was keen to take the opportunity to work abroad and have learnt a great deal from the experience."
Sociedad are currently third from bottom in La Liga.
Danielle Joynson
