Source: SKY_Sports
Kurucz looking to back-up Green
Hungary Under 21 international goalkeeper Peter Kurucz is hoping to be Robert Green's back-up at West Ham this season.
The Hammers were hoping to make Southampton keeper Kelvin Davis deputy to Green, but he rejected the chance by penning a new Saints deal.
21-year-old shot-stopper Lurucz is now a permanent member of Gianfranco Zola's squad after signing a four-year deal this summer after initially joining on loan.
Kurucz made a handful of appearances for West Ham's reserves last season and he is looking forward to learning and improving as a player during his time in East London.
The keeper is targeting first-team football in the long-run, but accepts he is likely to continue his education in West Ham's reserves this season.
"I played five or six matches in the reserves last season and enjoyed working with Ludek [Miklosko], who is a very good goalkeeping coach, and also Greeny," he told the club's official website.
"I hope I will play in the Premier League this season, but I think I will play more regularly in the reserve team."
Meanwhile, Kurucz is looking forward to the team's pre-season tour of China, insisting it is vital the team bond while in the Far East.
"I am looking forward to the pre-season camp and it should be very good for us," he continued.
"It is an important part of the season and it will be good to get everyone together and preparing in the right way.
"We are determined to improve next season and this will help us a lot."
