Roman Pavlyuchenko believes that he "developed" as a footballer during his time with Tottenham Hotspur.

The 30-year-old brought an end to his four-year stint at White Hart Lane late last month when he agreed to a switch to Lokomotiv Moscow.

The Russian international has admitted that he could have stayed with Spurs, but revealed that he was keen to find regular football.

"I was playing in a strong league, I enjoyed the game and I scored some important goals," Pavlyuchenko told ITAR-TASS. "During the time I spent there, I developed as a footballer and I became more professional.

"I think all the decisions I have made during my career have been right. My decision to sign for Lokomotiv is not an exception.

"I could've stayed at Tottenham and dealt with meaningless things. My desire is to play. I decided, together with my family, that this is the best way."

Lokomotiv are believed to have paid Spurs £8m for the striker.