Rovers was my preference - McLoughlin

Blackburn Rovers' new signing Sean McLoughlin says the club was his number one choice after joining from Hull City on Saturday.

The defender initially drew Rovers' interest last season but ended up staying with the Tigers, who he signed for in 2019 from his hometown side Cork City.

"There was one or two that were interested but my agent phoned me and said that Blackburn Rovers were interested again and I told them out of all of the clubs, that would be my preference to go to," McLoughlin told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"There was a bit of interest last summer but for some reason or another it never happened. It was nice, better late than never."

The 28-year-old is particularly looking forward to playing at Ewood Park.

"I've been here plenty of times playing here, it's never a nice experience as an away player, but hopefully I'll get to play here as a home player," McLoughlin added.

"I've got my work cut out, got to earn the jersey and put in the performances in training to show that I deserve to play."