Mislav Orsic on his decision to turn down Burnley to stay at Dinamo Zagreb

MISLAV Orsic says he had a “desire” to move to the Premier League with Burnley but had a change of heart.

The Clarets had reportedly agreed a fee for the 29-year-old, who has scored nine goals in 31 games this season.

However, Orsic decided to stay at Dinamo Zagreb and has now signed a new contract with the Croatian club.

“I have to look back at Burnley’s offer. I cannot hide nor do I want to deny my desire to move to an English club,” he told the club’s website.

“The Premier League is the top league competition in the world. I was willing to do my best to try to help Burnley play in the Premier League next year as well. 

“Anyone who has played football or is an active fan and follower of football understands what I am talking about. 

“However, putting the icing on the cake of my career with the club’s desire to stay and the decision I made, I understood the message to me and the fans of our club. Let’s go get the title! 

“I will do my best until the last second of my stay at the club, as I have been giving so far. Football and my career are an absolute example that anything is possible in football, dreams come true if you do your best, regardless of obstacles.”

The Clarets are back in action on Saturday when they host Watford in a massive game in the relegation battle.

Sean Dyche’s men sit at the foot of the Premier League table but have several games in hands on the sides around them.