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Manuel Pellegrini

A lot of reasons why I accepted the offer of West Ham. I know what West Ham is in English football, a very popular team here in London. I know that they need to improve so it's a challenge for me also, and the first conversation I had with David Sullivan and Karren Brady they convinced me they had a very good project here and they wanted me to be in front. That's when I decide to take it.



How’s it going so far?

We have a programme for pre-season we have done the first half is finished and a few weeks before we start the Premier League but all are working as hard as possible



Any more new faces?

We are trying to build a strong squad. The Premier League is not easy. You don't just need to have a team you need to have a squad. For the moment we have seven new players but we have three important players injured. So in the last days that we have time to bring in in players we will to build as strong a squad as we can.

Players out?

We are working together with the board and will see how much money we have now, but we are working and we are building a strong squad.



What about Pedro Obiang's future?

I don't talk about individuals until it’s official. We will see what happens. If any players must go, we are going to find replacements for them.

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Attractive football?

I worked here for years and I know about West Ham. I know West Ham fans always like attractive, offensive football so maybe that was one of the reasons why the owner brought me in to manage the team.



We are not thinking about which position in the table we are going to finish. We must play game by game to improve what the club did last season.



Every club has money to bring in good players and there are at least six or seven clubs that are very strong, so we are not going to think about the end of the season.





Any more new players?

We like technical players who we need to play attractive, offensive football. We have bought players who have very good technique and now not just Felipe but Yarmolenko can they can demonstrate in the Premier League why they have the reputations they have.



How long will it take the players to settle?

It's difficult for me to answer that question. When you bring so many new players, you may need some time to find the best starting 11, but football doesn't give you time, so we must be ready for the first game.



Wilshere experience important?

He's a very important player, not just because of his experience but because of his quality. He's come from a winning club, he used to play Champions League, and that mentality now comes to West Ham and we need to use it to come to important times.

Jack Wilshere

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What does it mean to you to be playing for the club you have supported since you were a young boy?

It's a special time for me.

When I decided to leave Arsenal, and other times on loan, I always asked my agent if there was interest from West Ham. This time, West Ham were interested and when I spoke with Manuel, it was an easy decision.

You're one of the new signings, do you think it will take a while for you all to settle in and how have things gone so far?

Training is getting better and better. Now we can really get down to work and think about how we are going to start the season. There are a few new players but there are some others here that are West Ham through and through, like the captian, who has helped settle the new players into the club.

We have got a big game for the first one of the season, Liverpool away, it's a difficult place to go but we'll be ready.

Is there an air of change at the club?

Yes, I think so.

When you have a manager like Manuel, who has won titles in the Premier League and has managed top clubs across Europe, once he

When Manuel was appointed it was obvious the way the club wanted to go and I wanted to be part of that.

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Felipe Anderson

What is it that attracted you to West Ham?

First of all, thank you for the welcome. What attracted me to West Ham was the traditions of the club and the values they put in me, how they believed me and that is why I didn't hesitate to sign here.

How much did you know about West Ham before you came here?

First of all, I have watched a lot of the Premier League before and have been following players at West Ham like Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez for a while. When the offer came I was very interested in it.

Also to have a manager such as Manuel, someone like him to be interested in me, it seemed like a perfect place to come.

Has it always been a dream to come and play in the Premier League?

The Premier League has always been one of the best leagues in the world so I am looking forward to showing the fans here what I can do and what I can bring.

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