Bergdolmo chooses Dortmund over Pompey

Ajax’s Norwegian defender Andre Bergdolmo delivered a snub to Premiership newcomers Portsmouth after joining German giants Borussia Dortmund.

The player said it did not take long to agree a deal with Dortmund and claimed he did not consider Portsmouth, who were linked with the player earlier this week, a serious proposition for honours.

He told VG newspaper: “Playing for Dortmund is obviously great for me – and far more exciting than Portsmouth.

“Dortmund are always fighting for honours in the Bundesliga and they are in the Champions League while Portsmouth will not be one of the six best teams in the Premier League.

“I have never been in a team lower than sixth and that is a good tradition to keep.”