West Ham confirmed the arrival of Manuel Lanzini on a season-long loan from Al Jazira Club on Wednesday. The attacking midfielder brings a lot of promise to the Boleyn Ground.
Lanzini, a 22-year-old Argentine youth international whose moniker is "The Jewel," faces a steep uptick in the level of competition as he arrives to the Premier League. He told the club's official site that he's ready for the challenge, though.
"This is a new challenge for me and that can only help in the future. It will test my ability in one of the best leagues in the world, so I am looking forward to getting started," he said.