West Ham United midfielder Felipe Anderson says that he spoke to Chelsea star Willian before his summer move.
Anderson has joined West Ham from Lazio in the summer transfer window for an initial fee reported by The Guardian to be worth £33.5 million.
The 25-year-old Brazil international attacking midfielder has arrived at the London Stadium with a strong reputation and is expected to take the Hammers to another level.
The former Santos star has revealed what his Brazilian compatriot and Chelsea star Willian – who can operate as a winger or as an attacking midfielder and cost the Blues £30 million in transfer fees when they signed him from Anzhi Makhachkala in the summer of 2013, as reported by BBC Sport – told him about the Premier League.
Anderson told The Mirror: “I’m ready for all challenges. I can accept what being a record signing means to West Ham fans and the opposition – but it excites me.
“In Italy, it was more about the technical side of the game. Here, I understand it is faster and tougher.
“But I spoke to my great friend Willian and he urged me to come here and enjoy what the Premier League has to offer. He said it has made him a better player.”
Succeeding at West Ham United
Anderson can be inconsistent, but the Brazilian is very creative and is full of tricks.
West Ham fans should be looking forward to seeing the former Lazio star in action this season, and the 25-year-old could well be a big success at the London Stadium.
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