The Ivory Coast international broke the record for Swansea's highest transfer fee on Thursday when he joined the club from Dutch outfit Vitesse Arnhem for £12 million.

But despite that heavy price tag, the 24-year-old insisted he is not feeling the burden of expectation.

"It is a big transfer fee, but it is only a number," Bony was quoted as saying in The Mirror.

"The most important thing is the team and the people involved in that.

"The transfer has been a long process, but I'm happy that everything is done now.

"I am now only thinking about the team and playing football. I have power and strength and I hope to bring what I know and do the most - score goals.

"I hope to replicate my form from last season and I think the style of football at Swansea will suit me."

Bony said he is hoping to replicate the success of compatriot Didier Drogba, who carved out a stellar career with Chelsea before capping it all off with Champions League success.

"Didier had a big career and scored a lot of goals in the Premier League, but I hope to do the same or more," Bony said.

"I have spoken to him. He said congratulations and he is proud of me. He is a big inspiration for me. I have to listen to his advice and try to do what I can by giving my best.

"I will have to work hard because the Premier League is the next level up. He knows that if I believe then I can do well. Didier said Swansea was a good team who play very good football.

"He said he knows how I play and I will enjoy playing for Swansea. He thinks I have made a good decision."