Christian Benteke is confident that moving to Crystal Palace will benefit him as a player.

The Belgian striker recently ended a disappointing debut season at Liverpool by joining the Eagles for £32million and is eager to rediscover his absolute best form during his time at Selhurst Park.

“Crystal Palace is a good step for me," Benteke told the Daily Mail.

“I am now on a team that might not have the same ambitions as Liverpool, but I can play well and can show me every weekend.

“Of course my dream continues to break through to play at a big club and in European competitions. But I did not go to Palace with the idea to perform and then move on after one season.

“Palace was not my only option. I could earn more elsewhere. But I am 25, a crucial age, and it is important for me to play and feel the confidence.

“I really want to show what I can do this season. I had the chance to call and talk in advance with Alan Pardew.

“He knows my qualities and, although I had hardly played, I knew I had a good pre-season behind me at Liverpool and would not need much time before I was ready to play."