Andraz Sporar says he has no regrets over his move to Sporting CP in January.
Bristol City were one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on the free-scoring Slovan Bratislava striker in January, although they faced competition from Celtic.
The Robins opted to pursue other options when Sporar's club tried to encourage a bidding war, instead signing Nahki Wells from Burnley.
Instead, Sporar moved to Portugal for £5m and has scored three goals in nine appearances for Sporting - and he says he was always going to move to the club.
He said: "I gave Hugo Viana my word I would sign for Sporting.
"I had other offers - most noticeably from Celtic. I kept in touch with Celtic all the way through January and my agent also spoke to other clubs too.
"Regarding Celtic, I talked to them and explained I had promised Sporting I would sign for them and they ended their interest.
"I wanted to sign from Sporting from the start and I was delighted when they closed the transfer.
"Of course I already knew Sporting were a big club, but it's not until you get here that you really feel it. We have a new manager now and the fans here are excellent.
"Even though it hasn't been a great season for the club, I have no regrets at all about signing for them."
