Nicolas Jackson is thrilled to have joined Chelsea.
The former Villarreal striker made the move to Chelsea on Friday for a 30m fee.
He told chelseafc.com: "This is the first time I've been to Stamford Bridge, it's perfect.
"It's very big and the fans are near the pitch. The Villarreal stadium is like that, so I'm used to the fans being right up close to the pitch and I like that a lot.
"I wanted to join a big team and Chelsea is one of the best teams in the world, plus I've watched them since I was young. I watched Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka was good too, big players. So I always dreamed of playing for a team like this.
"When Chelsea came there was no question in my mind. I always had this kind of team in my mind. I talked to my family and my agent and I have icons who played here Drogba and Ba, big strikers. So when Chelsea came my heart said the answer should be yes and I decided to follow it and come here.
"I remember the Champions League final in 2012 and especially when Drogba scored that header right at the end. I watched those players for Chelsea when I was growing up so I decided to follow in their footsteps. Hopefully that's what continues to happen now I'm here."
Jackson continued: "It's amazing to have this feeling. I watched English football when I was in Africa and now I am here, so it's a good feeling for me. I grew up watching the Premier League because for me it is the best league in the world, so I love the Premier League and I know a lot about it and Chelsea.
"I met Demba when I went to Senegal with the national team and wanted to ask him about Chelsea when I saw him during the last international break, but I couldn't because there were too many people around. So I decided to wait and text him about it once I have signed for Chelsea and send him the shirt I wore for my signing too.
"I spoke to my agent Diomansy Kamara about the Premier League as well, because he played in England for a few teams, including Fulham, so he knows the league and this area. He told me everything about playing here so I know a lot about it."
