Sunderland signing Paul da Silva is excited about his move to the Premiership.
He told safc.com: "Firstly, I must adapt to life in England, then I want to help Sunderland to the best league position possible.
"It's a good challenge and I am very happy to be in the best league in the world.
"Sunderland are a great club and I am used to fighting for big things. I am very happy and I wish the Premier League could start today."