Sunderland new boy Jenson Seelt believes the Stadium of Light is the right place for him to achieve his ambition of playing in the Premier League. The 20-year-old defender was an ever present for PSV Eindhoven's youth side - Jong PSV - last season finishing in mid-table of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
However, the central defender admits it was the right time to move on and look for a fresh chapter. Seelt said: "It feels very good to be here. It's a big club and I can't wait to get started.
"It feels like I need a new challenge and when Sunderland came, it was a big opportunity for me. I think it's a very good level and I want to go to the Premier League soon.
"I want to go to the Premier League so I think we both agreed with plans for the future and I think I can achieve my potential through here."
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Sunderland's commitment to giving young players game time has made them an attractive proposition for upcoming talents across the continent. Tony Mowbray has a brilliant reputation for developing young talent and that played a part in Seelt's move to Wearside.
"I spoke with the coach and showed me stats of young players who played a lot here," the Black Cats defender said. "I just think it's very good for me to get minutes here and get my level up.
"I already knew it was a very big [stadium] and obviously the atmosphere will be great. I can't wait to get playing in front of the fans and just enjoy it.
"I can play very well with the ball at my feet. I think my passing and dribbling to get the ball in front, it's very good. I enjoy making tackles and in aerial duels, so you can expect energy and [good] football. I said it to my parents, I can't wait. I've seen videos of supporters and seen the documentary. I just can't wait."
