The keeper swapped El Madrigal for the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, but insisted that it was the right decision, despite earning a lower wage and being in competition with Andres Palop 15/07/2012 12:45:00 AM By Mohammed Ali Goalkeeper Diego Lopez has insisted that he is happy to sign for Sevilla, even though he is taking a drop in his salary and has to compete for the No.1 jersey. The former Real Madrid keeper signed a five-year deal from relegated Villarreal in June, but will have compete with Andres Palop for a starting berth at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, after coach Michel revealed that his captain would be staying at the club. Nevertheless, the 30-year-old insisted that the has been made to feel very welcome and is looking forward to the new challenge. "I came with an idea. There are two more goalkeepers here and I came here without knowing who would carry on. These are things that go beyond my signing," he told SFC Radio. And asked whether it was worth signing for the Andalusians despite having to take a pay cut, Diego Lopez was unequivocal. "Of course. Sevilla chose me, paid my transfer fee and gave me a five-year deal. I also had to give in and do my bit [by accepting a lower wage]." And the shot-stopper revealed that he has been made to feel very comfortable, and is looking forward to his battle with Palop. "It is as if I already knew them all, I am very happy