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Jimenez: Vieira behind move

02 Jul 2009 - 13:00:46

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New West Ham United signing Luis Jimenez has revealed he was persuaded to move to the Premier League by former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira.

The Chile international has joined the Hammers on a season-long loan from Internazionale, where he played alongside France midfielder Vieira.

In recent days, Vieira himself has been linked with a return to England with newly-promoted Birmingham City.

"I've spoken to Patrick about the Premier League and heard how much he loves it," Jimenez told the club's official website.

"He told me the fans in England are great and that if I ever had the chance to come here I should take it. Now I have that chance with West Ham.

"I also played with Valon Behrami. He was my team-mate at Lazio. Valon is a great person and as a player I knew he had all the qualities to do well wherever he went.

"I am looking forward to playing with him once again and helping West Ham do well."