David Di Michele is delighted to be at West Ham United and cannot wait to get his first taste of the Premier League.
The Italy striker arrived at the club's training ground for the first time on Thursday to meet up with his new team-mates. While some of the players are still away on international duty, Di Michele was able to get settled in and take part in his first training session.
Speaking at Chadwell Heath, Di Michele - who will wear the No32 shirt - described his excitement at joining the club. He said: "I am very happy to be here, everyone has made me feel very welcome and it was good to be here for training and get started."
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Di Michele has already experienced what it is like to play in front of the West Ham United fans at the Boleyn Ground, back in the UEFA Cup first round in 2006. Now he will be pulling on the claret and blue shirt and is looking forward to showing the supporters what he can do.
"I have heard much about the club and the fans - I remember playing at the stadium before and am now excited to be playing in front of the West Ham fans for their club," he said. "It is a good move for me and I can't wait to get started and go out and play my best for the team."
Di Michele, who is on a season-long loan with West Ham United with a view to a possible permanent transfer, arrives in east London from Serie A club Torino. As well as Palermo, he previously played for Udinese and Reggina and has been capped six times by the World Cup holders.