Monday 18 July 2016 15:43, UK
Sofiane Feghouli believes West Ham can achieve something special as they prepare for their first season at the Olympic Stadium.
The Algeria winger, who joined the Hammers from Valencia in June, is preparing for his first taste of the Premier League and is currently away with the first-team squad on their pre-season tour of Austria.
Feghouli is one of six new signings made by Slaven Bilic this summer, with the West Ham manager keen to strengthen his ranks ahead of the 2016/17 campaign, which will also include Europa League football.
The 26-year-old has revealed the ambitious nature of the club lured him to east London and he is hoping to be part of a successful era at the Olympic Stadium.
"The club is incredibly ambitious, and that was my main reason for coming here," Feghouli told the club's official website.
"We will be doing all we can to be as competitive as possible in all of the competitions we are involved in.
"I think with the team we have, the players that will be brought in during the transfer window, combined with our fans, then we can go on to achieve some great things together.
"The stadium is magnificent and all the players are excited to play there for the first time in front of so many of our fantastic supporters.
"We all feel privileged to have the opportunity to play in such an exceptional stadium."
West Ham will play their first match at their new home on August 4 against either Shakhtyor Soligorsk or Domzale in the Europa League, subject to UEFA approval.
They have appealed to UEFA over switching the home and away legs around as the Olympic Stadium will be used for the London Anniversary Games on July 22/23.
It usually takes seven days to convert the stadium from athletics mode to football and, with the first leg set to take place on July 28, West Ham have asked for the venue of the legs to be switched.
They have held positive talks with both clubs and are now awaiting final confirmation from UEFA.
West Ham's first Premier League match at the Olympic Stadium will be against Bournemouth on August 21, live on Sky Sports.
