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Upon joining the club on a four-year deal, Firpo told LUTV: "I'm really happy, I wanted to be here," he said.
"I always wanted to play in the Premier League, which for me is the best league in the world.
"For me to be here in this club, a historic club with really, really good fans. I'm excited to play here.
"This summer for me many clubs were interested in me but when Victor (Orta) spoke with me and showed me the project, I said wow it's interesting, they really want me to play, if I play well."
Upon joining the club on a four-year deal, Firpo told LUTV: "I'm really happy, I wanted to be here," he said.