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Fonte reveals lofty ambitions
Southampton, 16:31, January 11, 2010 ,
Jose Fonte has his sights set on helping Southampton return to the top flight after completing his move from Crystal Palace.
The 26-year-old signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Saints on Sunday after being allowed to leave Selhurst Park and says he is keen to help the club achieve their ambition of returning to the Premier League.
The Portuguese defender says he doesn't see the move as a step down and believes in the long-term it will be the right choice.
"I'm really happy to be here," Fonte told the club website.
"Don't get me wrong I was happy at Crystal Palace and I have only good memories of my time there, but I've made a decision that I'm very happy with.
"This might seem like a step back, but it may be two steps forward and that's how I see it. I want to be in the Premier League as soon as I can and this can be the fastest way to go there, so I'm really happy and I just want to meet my new teammates, start training and start helping this Club.
"I've seen the ambition from the manager and the chairman. I've seen the project and I want to be a part of it to get to the Premier League with them."