Newcastle United signing Miguel Almiron has admitted that he dreamed about playing in the Premier League.
The former Atlanta United star had an impressive season in MLS.
Now the 24-year-old has the chance to show his quality in one of the best leagues in the world.
And his uncle Diego has spoken about how much his nephew wanted this move.
"The wait for the transfer was very long - we were all very anxious -but we had faith that it was going to happen," uncle Diego told ChronicleLive.
"Miguel is very happy to come to Newcastle because he is fulfilling one of his dreams from when he was a boy and playing in one of the best leagues in the world. He is very excited and can't wait to get started.
"We are all very proud to see him achieve his goal of playing in Europe. It's all thanks to the sacrifices he made and the hard work he put in and that dedication has always gone hand in hand with his achievements.
"He has been an excellent nephew and we have always had a close relationship ever since he was a boy. He is a wonderful boy and loves his family."