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Nigeria international, Brown Ideye, is focused on doing well for his new club Olympiakos after a disappointing spell with West Bromwich Albion.

The striker made 31 appearances in all competitions scoring just seven goals for the Baggies after signing for a then club-record fee of £10 million.

His only match this season for West Brom came against Port Vale in the Capital One Cup, despite this he wishes the club well.

“Even though it didn’t quite work out as planned, the club and fans stood by me and I will never forget that,” said Ideye,” he told BBC Sports.

“I wish West Brom all the best as a club. My focus now is to do well at Olympiakos.”

Ideye scored 34 goals in 74 league appearances during his three seasons in Kiev and he hopes to replicate that form in his new club.

“I am happy to be here. My immediate goal is to play regularly and work hard for the team,” he said.

“It’s a fresh start for me and to join a club with a strong habit of winning titles gives me great joy.

“Playing in the Champions League is every player’s dream and after my previous experience with Dynamo Kiev I feel excited to get another chance again.”

He expressed his determination to make an impression.

“I have received a warm welcome from everyone and that has made me feel at home,” he said.

“As a striker my job is to score goals and help the club win as many titles as possible.”

Ideye made his international debut for Nigeria in August 2010 and has scored five goals in 24 appearances for the Super Eagles.