New Brighton & Hove Albion signing Jurgen Locadia has admitted that it is "a dream" to secure a transfer to the Premier League.
On Friday night, Brighton announced that they had paid a club-record fee to sign Locadia from PSV Eindhoven, where he had netted nine times in 15 games this season.
Locadia has previously been linked with a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Dutchman has suggested that he only ever had eyes on a switch to the top flight.
The 24-year-old told Sky Sports News: "It's a dream. I'm glad I'm in the Premier League right now. I'm obsessed with football and watch every game from the Premier League – it's a great feeling to be a part of it. I'll bring power, pace, goals and assists.
"Davy Propper told me it's a nice club with warm people. Everyone is connected to one another. It was a nice move for him and he told me to come and join him."
Locadia was not signed in time to face Chelsea at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Darren Plant
