Queens Park Rangers have announced the signing of French international striker Loic Remy on a four-and-a-half-deal for a club record fee of £8 million.
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Harry Redknapp was delighted to announce the signing after snatching the Frenchman from right under Newcastle United's noses.
"I'm delighted to bring him in - he's a great buy for us," the former Tottenham boss told QPR.co.uk.
"I didn't think we'd get him to be honest but Tony Fernandes worked ever so hard on this. He wouldn't give up on it, and it's great that we now have him here with us.
"He's always been a player I've admired. I've watched him on so many occasions throughout the last few years. I actually spent three or four hours with him last year so he knew what I thought of him, and I think that was important.
"He's quick, can score goals and makes great runs. His movement is excellent. He's got the potential to be a really outstanding striker."
Remy will wear number 18 for the Hoops and revealed his new boss was one of the reasons he chose west London over Newcastle.
"Harry played a big part in me coming here," he told the club's website. "I spoke to him and Tony Fernandes at length and they made it clear they wanted me here. They gave me the right motivation to join QPR.
"I want to develop my game here. This season the objective is to stay up but beyond that we have greater objectives.
"After seven years in France, this is the right time for me to pursue a new challenge in the Premier League - the best League in the world.
"I am confident I can adapt to the Premier League. My main characteristics have taken me to the level I am at today but I am keen to keep improving in the Premier League."
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