Former Bradford defender Graeme Lee has admitted he did not want to leave Valley Parade after signing a two-year deal with Notts County.
Bradford manager Stuart McCall has been forced to try and offload some of his higher earners after having his playing budget slashed and centre-half Lee has been sacrificed as a result.
The 31-year-old told the club's official website: "If I was a young lad put in that situation, I would have been devastated, but being a bit more experienced I understood what was going on and thankfully we've got everything sorted.
"And by me doing this, I'd like to think it helps Bradford a bit. It was never my choice to leave. Until all this happened, I was looking forward to coming back next season and playing my part in hopefully making up for the disappointment of missing promotion."
Another of City's bigger earners, Michael Boulding, this week agreed to take a wage cut, while Chris Brandon and Paul McLaren were also made available for transfer at the end of last season.
Lee, who signed for Bradford from Doncaster last summer, will line up against his former team-mates on the opening day of the new season when McCall's side face Notts County at Meadow Lane.
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take a pay cut then, you nob
All that good work since 1970 was undone at a stroke and we're going to have to go through that long rebuilding process again and it will have as many lows as highs. We need inspiration,patience, support, and understanding from everyone associated with our great club. Home is where the heart is!
It's called SKY TV. Their greed has ensured that a few clubs get richer and the rest get peanut crumbs . . . At least Bradford are trying to stay in business unlike some other clubs, so good for them, even if I hope County thrash them (well you have to dream else you'd go mad!!)
What has happened to the legendary BCFC?? It shouldn't be long before we see them in the Premier League again giving the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal a run for their money! Bradford's bouncing back!!
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