Heurelho Gomes claims he would not have changed his decision to retire for any club other than Watford.

The Brazilian goalkeeper claimed he was 99 per cent certain he would be hanging up his gloves at the end of last season, but that the Hornets convinced him otherwise.

Speaking to Dutch publication Voetbal Primeur after taking part in Rafael Van der Vaart's testimonial this month, the goalkeeper claimed he had rediscovered his appetite for competition.

"Last year I was sure that I was going to stop," said Gomes.

"Not because I was not fit anymore, but because I was mentally tired. We reached the cup final against Manchester City, but we lost it. I had it again the hunger to play. If I had to go to another club, I would have stopped. Watford said: no, we want you to stay longer. "

After coming so close to giving up the game for good, the goalkeeper is now open to different options regarding his future.

He even admits that he could be tempted by a return to PSV Eindhoven, where he played from 2004 to 2008.

"The Eredivisie will only see me when one club calls, PSV," he said.

"Maybe I can keep it up for a while, but if that doesn't happen, you won't see me play in the Netherlands anymore. Unfortunately."