Yannick Bolasie has played down claims that he asked Crystal Palace for £40,000-a-week to stay at the club.
The 25-year old French-born DR Congo international signed a new three-year deal with the Eagles recently but negotiations took a little while as his representatives could not agree a few with the south London outfit.
Bolasie admits that things did not run smoothly but has denied suggestions that he wanted £40k per week.
"It's done and dusted, I think I feel a bit different now," Bolasie told the Croydon Advertiser.
"Sometimes it's hard for players when negotiations are being done with contracts and you just want to think about one thing.
"Now I'm just thinking about football and I came away from Newcastle with an assist so I want to build on that.
"There were a few things that needed sorting out, they just went back and forth but it was sorted and I'm happy.
"Me wanting £40,000-a-week was a load of rubbish as well, don't believe that."
Bolasie joined Palace from Bristol City in the summer of 2012 and has become a fan favourite with his pace and trickery out wide.
