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​Feghouli keen to begin season with ambitious West Ham

Sofiane Feghouli believes West Ham can achieve something special as they prepare for their first season at the Olympic Stadium, reports Sky Sports.

The 26-year-old Algerian winger has revealed the ambitious nature of the club lured him to east London and he is hoping to be part of a successful era at the Olympic Stadium.

"The club is incredibly ambitious, and that was my main reason for coming here," Feghouli told the club's official website.

"We will be doing all we can to be as competitive as possible in all of the competitions we are involved in.

"I think with the team we have, the players that will be brought in during the transfer window, combined with our fans, then we can go on to achieve some great things together.

"The stadium is magnificent and all the players are excited to play there for the first time in front of so many of our fantastic supporters.

"We all feel privileged to have the opportunity to play in such an exceptional stadium."

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