MASSIMO Luongo has described his move to QPR as an ‘easy choice’ in an interview with the Australian press.

Luongo moved to the Championship club in a double deal alongside Ben Gladwin within a week of Town’s play-off final defeat.

There had been rumours prior to the deal that the Australian would be moving to Premier League with Aston Villa, but ultimately Luongo decided to head to Loftus Road.

The 22-year-old seems to have based the decision on footballing reasons, opting for the club where he is likely to play the most games.

It also sees him reunite with many of the staff who nurtured him as a youngster at Tottenham, including mentor David Magrone.

Perhaps then it was unsurprising that Luongo described the move as a simple decision.

“It wasn’t a hard choice in the end and I was really surprised it happened so quickly,” Luongo told SBS.

“I got a phone call just a couple of days after we (Swindon) lost our League One play-off final against Preston saying I needed to be at QPR if I wanted to talk about joining them and I really didn’t hesitate.

“They were dead keen to get me and their interest just seemed the strongest. With that in mind I just thought it would be the best place to go because playing each week is obviously my top priority.

“Joining QPR is probably my best chance to play regularly, assuming that I impress and give them a reason to pick me.

“I always want to improve and the best way for me to do that is to play more games. I think going to QPR will be a big stepping stone in my development.

“With the players and resources they have at West Brom and Villa, they could probably afford to build a bigger squad and maybe opportunities may have been limited.

"So, realistically my best chance of playing every week was with QPR. What they want to do with the club and me was pretty good to hear, and I jumped on board with that."

As well as Magrone, Luongo will also be working under Tottenham alumni Chris Ramsey and Les Ferdinand, which he believes will help him at his new club.

“Chris Ramsey and Les Ferdinand are looking at adopting a new way of playing next season and they told me that I had a head start after my time with them in the under-21s at Tottenham,” he added.

“I worked closely with them at Spurs and they have always followed me and supported me during my career.

“They always trusted me to play and lead the team there and showed faith in my ability. When they came calling it was sort of like a reunion. It was nice to know they had kept their tabs on me."