Premier League strugglers West Ham United have signed Cruzeiro striker Wellington Paulista on a sixth-month loan deal.
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The 29-year-old becomes Sam Allardyce's fourth signing of the January transfer window following the signings of Joe Cole, Sean Maguire and Marouane Chamakh.
The Hammers have an option of extending Paulista's loan to a three-year deal if he makes an impact at Upton Park.
He finished last season as Cruzeiro's top scorer with 27 goals and Allardyce, who is open to offers for striker Carlton Cole, is hoping Paulista can replicate that form in the Premier League.
And the player has the utmost confidence he will live up to expectations.
He told West Ham TV: "I think I can do my best here and I am coming to England to prove to everyone that I am one of the best strikers in Brazil and to get better and better.
"I am strong, I am a fighter and I can score with both feet. I run a lot on the pitch and I can play as either as first or second striker.
"The pressure will not be a problem for me because I am used to it from my time in Brazil, where the fans were really addicted to the club. The manager also put pressure on the players too, so it will be the same playing here."
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan added: "I'd like to welcome Wellington Paulista to east London and West Ham United.
"He is another exciting player to add to our squad and although he may not be that well known on these shores, he comes with an excellent track record in Brazil.
"His arrival is similar to some of the other 'wildcard' players we have signed before like in Demba Ba and Ilan.
"They both made significant contributions and if he can match their efforts he will be an excellent acquisition for West Ham United."
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