BELLAMY BACKS HAMMERS FOR EUROPE
Craig Bellamy is determined to fire West Ham United into the
Champions League after completing a club-record move from Liverpool
to Upton Park.
The Wales captain agreed a five-year deal with the Hammers for a
fee of £7.5million once it was made clear he had no future at
Anfield following the arrival of Spain international Fernando
Torres.
Bellamy, 28 later this week, only spent one season at Liverpool and
has led a nomadic existence in recent years, with short spells at
Newcastle United, Celtic and Blackburn Rovers.
But he is ready to lay roots in east London and is convinced the
Hammers will be competing among the elite before too long.
Bellamy said: I want to play in Europe, its important to me, and
I felt that same drive and ambition here at West Ham.
Obviously it would be naive of me to say we are going to qualify
for the Champions League next season but thats one thing we are
really going to be pushing for here in the future.
The club is looking to strengthen what is already a very good
squad, and West Ham are renowned for their open and attacking
football, so everything is perfect for me.
I had a great experience at Liverpool and I believe West Ham will
benefit this year because I know I am a better player for it.
Ive signed a five-year contract here and I will be here for the
long term. Ive moved around a bit in recent years. Now I want to
settle.
Im 28 later this week and hopefully approaching the prime years
of my career. I believe West Ham are going to see the best of
me.
Bellamy is West Hams fourth summer signing and takes manager Alan
Curbishleys spending since he arrived at Upton Park in December to
nearly £40million.
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