VINCENT Kompany admitted the prospect of playing in the Premier League was too good to turn down after the Belgium international left Hamburg for Manchester City.
Kompany could make his Barclays Premier League debut against West Ham on Sunday after signing a four-year deal following his switch from the German Bundesliga side for a fee reported to be about £6million.
The move was sealed swiftly as he played for Hamburg only last weekend, helping them secure a draw against Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old is likely to be employed in a defensive midfield role as City aim to recover from two defeats early in the season, which exposed their frailties.
They went down 4-2 to Aston Villa at the weekend following the shock first-leg defeat by the Danes of FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Cup.
Kompany said: "The chance came at the right moment. This is a club with a lot of ambition.
"That helped me make my decision and I am looking forward to playing in the Premier League.
"I just had a good feeling about this move. When you feel they are dynamic people at City, who know a lot about football, you realise you are in a good environment to improve your game."
Kompany believes his experience at international level will help him settle in England.
"I have been through a lot of things already, playing big games in front of big crowds, so I do not think it will be a problem adapting," he said.
"The higher the level, the more challenges are put in front of you. The season in the Premier League is long and you need everyone. I just want to help the team, that is what it is all about."
Boss Mark Hughes believes Kompany`s arrival is further evidence City have the necessary financial muscle to compete at the top level following the purchase of Brazil striker Jo in the close season for £18million.
Hughes, who had dinner with owner Thaksin Shinawatra this week, is pleased with the club's progress in the transfer market.
He said: "We keep on telling everyone there is not a financial situation here and no constraints.
"Some people are putting out a lot of negativity about the club. That will change once we start winning games. People will then concentrate on football, which is the most important thing.
"Vincent is a big investment and we are quite comfortable with it. There are more signings to come hopefully as we are looking to bring good players in and the finance is available."
The move was sealed swiftly as he played for Hamburg only last weekend, helping them secure a draw against Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old is likely to be employed in a defensive midfield role as City aim to recover from two defeats early in the season, which exposed their frailties.
They went down 4-2 to Aston Villa at the weekend following the shock first-leg defeat by the Danes of FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Cup.
Kompany said: "The chance came at the right moment. This is a club with a lot of ambition.
"That helped me make my decision and I am looking forward to playing in the Premier League.
"I just had a good feeling about this move. When you feel they are dynamic people at City, who know a lot about football, you realise you are in a good environment to improve your game."
Kompany believes his experience at international level will help him settle in England.
"I have been through a lot of things already, playing big games in front of big crowds, so I do not think it will be a problem adapting," he said.
"The higher the level, the more challenges are put in front of you. The season in the Premier League is long and you need everyone. I just want to help the team, that is what it is all about."
Boss Mark Hughes believes Kompany`s arrival is further evidence City have the necessary financial muscle to compete at the top level following the purchase of Brazil striker Jo in the close season for £18million.
Hughes, who had dinner with owner Thaksin Shinawatra this week, is pleased with the club's progress in the transfer market.
He said: "We keep on telling everyone there is not a financial situation here and no constraints.
"Some people are putting out a lot of negativity about the club. That will change once we start winning games. People will then concentrate on football, which is the most important thing.
"Vincent is a big investment and we are quite comfortable with it. There are more signings to come hopefully as we are looking to bring good players in and the finance is available."
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