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Why did you choose West Ham?

It was simple. It is the best league in the world, they showed me a lot of trust. The coach when he called me three years ago, we stayed in touch, then when we saw this opportunity we both took it.

West Ham is showing more ambitions than last season, they want to do the same when they qualified for Europe and have done that in this window. I am in one of the most historic teams in England we have a very ambitious season ahead of us.

Did you have other options?

I had other options - one in Spain and two in Italy. In this last period of my two transfers, I did it on the last day but this time it was more calm, easier. You want to know where you will play and thankfully I am here at West Ham where I want to be.

I want to make a lot of good performances to show the fans I am giving everything this season.

Do these new signings demonstrate West Ham's ambitions this season?

Not just the new signings but with the rest of the team, there is a lot of quality. We are aiming high, we have shown we can Europe before. Last season was not so good for us, but it happened to me in Leverkusen last season and West Ham didn't have a great season also.

I am very desperate for the beginning of the season and a very important match for me.

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How has your welcome been?

I have had a good welcome here and it is very good. All of the players, staff, trainers and people who work with the club are nice.

How have you evolved since leaving Manchester United?

I have evolved a lot but I prefer to show it rather than talk about it. If I don't prove it on the pitch, it'd be useless.

I am 29 years old, played in these places and the national team, hopefully next year the World Cup so I am gaining more experience but I am coming here with a lot of hunger and ambition.

I wanted to challenge myself again in the Premier League and not get too comfortable in other places, I try to improve more as a player and a person.

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You've scored the most goals as a substitute in the Premier League but surely you want to be a starter at West Ham?

I proved in Germany when I scored 26 goals I am not just a substitute. There is no player in the world that prefers to be on the bench than the starting line up. There are only eleven starters, then seven on the bench and then three or four others so I have to impress to play as many minutes.

It is not just about Javier Hernandez, we all want to play and enjoy this sport.

Jose Mourinho said you'd have scored 20 goals in his system last season. How do you look back on your Man Utd time?

I say thank you to those words. All the people around the world and this sport that speak about myself and qualities, I thank them. It doesn't matter where, I always say thank you to them.

I am always motivated when a trainer like Mourinho speaks well about me. I had very good four years at my old club but I am at a new club now.

I am going back to my old club on the first game, my old house if you can say. It'll be very special but I am defending other colours there, I want to help my team get the three points and get the season off on the right foot. Going back to Manchester will be a very special moment.

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Do you have a goals target this season?

I never have a goal target, it depends not just on me but all of the team. You say that in Bayer Leverkusen, I scored the most goals but we did a poor season so it doesn't matter how many I score.

I want to show I am a football player and not just a goalscorer. It's the strikers job, I have thankfully I scored a lot of goals and I want to continue that.

What are your memories of playing against West Ham before?

Tough.

In their old stadium as well, it was hard.

Now they have had the transition to the new home but we are getting there and we need to help the club and the fans with good performances to feel that , like the old home.

The new stadium is big but we have more fans and we want them to bring the support every week. I can't wait to play there.

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David Sullivan said you could be West Ham's greatest ever signing. How much confidence does that give you?

It is easy to answer that question, it gives a lot of confidence like when Jose spoke about me. The only thing you want to prove that he is right but time will tell.

I am not scared, I am very glad with this challenge, it is a challenge in a positive way. Hopefully I can be a good signing, the people will be happy with me and please my manager too, that I am ready to help my team and him.