Tottenham twice made a play for Everton's Phil Neville in January and twice they failed.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp made his intentions clear as he guided his side through a tough Champions League campaign and was desperate to bring 33-year old Neville to White Hart Lane to strengthen his squad.
But the Toffees skipper told Everton's official website that he was never interested in the move.
"It was quite simple really," said Neville. "Tottenham came in with a bid for me and Everton said 'no'. As Everton captain I was in a great position, I knew that and I love playing for this Club.
"Everton were open and honest with me, they told me all about it. It was an opportunity for me to go and play Champions League football.
"The Club told me all about it but also said that I was the captain and they wanted me to stay and that is it really. End of story and we move on."
