New West Ham United shareholder Daniel Kretinsky says investment in David Moyes' squad will be "gradual".
He wrote in the London Evening Standard: "The historical bond between West Ham United and the Czech Republic is stronger than many fans in the wider football world fully appreciate. It was a connection which began when Czech goalkeeping legend Ludek Miklosko signed for the Hammers in 1990.
"Since then, Ludek has been followed by several other players from his homeland, including the current Claret and Blue trio, Tomas Soucek, Vladimir Coufal and Alex Kral. I am just the latest Czech to follow this well-trodden path.
"Our investment will bring a positive improvement to the club's capital structure, initially enabling a reduction of its long-term debt and increasing the ability to further direct funds generated into key areas. I hope our business acumen and experience of football will also prove beneficial to West Ham United.
"We have come to support the club but — so as to manage supporters' expectations — that doesn't mean big spending in the January transfer window. I'm hugely impressed by the work of David Moyes and his team who have improved results over a long period of time. This gradual evolution is, in my opinion, the most healthy way to build a strong club on a firm basis and with the right attitudes and culture.
"I speak from experience. We tried to rush the development of Sparta Prague a couple of years ago and the results were disappointing. Improving the quality of the squad is great, of course, but we prefer a gradual way that preserves and protects the ethos of the club and its values, including team spirit."
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