Jonjo Shelvey: 'I couldn't pass up playing under Michael Laudrup'

Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has admitted that the attraction of playing under Michael Laudrup was too hard for him to turn down.

The England international completed a £5m move to the Liberty Stadium from Liverpool earlier this week after playing three years at Anfield.

Shelvey told the club's official website: "When someone like Michael comes in for you, then you can't really say no. I spoke to him this morning and I liked what he had to say. Fingers crossed, it will all click on the pitch.

"He was one of the world's best players – he has experience of playing for Barcelona and Real Madrid, so hopefully I can get some games under him and progress well.

"I want to learn under him and hopefully he can develop me into a top player."

Shelvey made 32 appearances last season for the Reds in all competitions.