Sven Botman has spoken with excitement about the project he was sold by Newcastle United chiefs during a series of talks with club chiefs in both January and June.
The 22-year-old has looked unflappable in pre-season and even with a £34million price tag on his shoulders he does not look fazed by the challenges ahead of him in the Premier League.
For a long time during the spring months, Serie A giants AC Milan claimed victory on the Botman deal but with the champions of Italy unable to get their funds in order after a takeover, Newcastle's bigger and better bid finally got accepted, the Dutchman's mind was made up.