Alessandro Diamanti is desperate for his West Ham Premier League debut, confirming to the club's official website that England's top flight is the "most beautiful" of all the world's competitions. "I came to England because the Premier League is the most beautiful championship in the world," the 26 year old declared.
"I cannot wait to start the season with the first team. I am very excited about that and want to have this challenge."
Diamanti is being helped to assimilate in a new country by team-mate Valon Behrami, a 24-year-old Switzerland international.
Diamanti joked: "My taxi driver has two very nice cars, he is never late and is a very comfortable driver to ride with!
"Seriously though, I want to thank Valon a lot because he has helped me a lot to join with the team and settle in."