Owen Hargreaves admits his move to Manchester United was a "drawn-out affair".
Hargreaves has had to show plenty of patience to get his move to United.
The Calgary-born star was desperately disappointed when Sir Alex Ferguson's initial approach floundered 12 months ago.
However, once the Bundesliga season came to its end - and Bayern missed out on a Champions League place - it was virtually automatic Hargreaves would end his 10-year association with the German giants.
"It was rather a long, drawn-out situation," he said. "But a club like Bayern Munich is not accustomed to selling players and they had already seen Michael Ballack and Ze Roberto leave on free transfers, so they did not want to sell me.
"But I made my intentions clear and I am glad they went through with the transfer this summer."
Hargreaves already knows he is expected to bring a destructive element to the United midfield next term, offering Ferguson's defence added protection, while allowing the Red Devils many attacking stars the opportunity to exhibit their skills.
It is a role he is happy enough to take on and is confident the transition from German football to England - where Hargreaves' mother was born but he has never played - will be comfortable.
"The Premier League is a unique because it is played at such a high pace," he said.
"The fans like to see teams get forward and play attacking football, which is great. Hopefully, I can adapt as quickly as possible.
"I think my style will suit the Premier League. Training has been brilliant and, so far, the transition has been rather smooth."
