Internacional forward Diego Forlan has expressed his delight with life in Brazil, confident his move away from Europe was the right one.
The 33-year-old had his contract terminated by Inter Milan in July allowing him to sign a three-year deal with the Campeonato Brasileiro outfit a choice he believes has since been vindicated.
It was not a difficult decision, the former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker told BBC Sport.
I try not to have any regrets. Brazil is a very nice country, they play very good football and pay good money it s not so different from Europe.
It s a really happy time for me. Not only because of the football but I m in a relationship with my girlfriend. I m close to Uruguay so it s easy for her and for me. Of course, I m also close to my family it s only an hour flight.
Forlan endured a torrid 2011-12 season with Inter before leaving the club after scoring only twice in 20 appearances during a campaign blighted by injury.
However, the winner of the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup was quick to stress he did not abandon Europe to play a lower level of football.
Italy was a bad time for me, he said.
When I came in (at Inter) the team was struggling. I scored in my first game and then got injured and was out for two and a half months. In the end I was playing out of position.
I have played in so many leagues in different countries. Every league is different I don t think one is better than another or if you play well in Europe, you will play well here (in Brazil). That s not how it works.
Everywhere you go you have big clubs so it s not an easy league.
