Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo says he signed for the Championship club to improve his game.
Stoke City midfielder Tomas Rigo says he signed for the club because of the Potters' ambition to get back to the Premier League.
The 23-year-old Slovakian joined two days before the end of the transfer window, agreeing a four-year deal from Banik Ostrava.
"They introduced to me their plan and I liked it," Rigo told BBC Radio Stoke.
"They want to go back to the Premier League and I hope I can be part of that. They are a club with ambition.
"It was not a difficult decision. I wanted to move forward in my career and develop and Stoke was a a very good option for me.
"All the facilities are much better and I think it can develop me to the next level."
Rigo says he has settled in well over the past few weeks and said as soon as he met everyone he felt "like I'd been here two or three years".
He was introduced to the home fans ahead of the game against West Brom on day he signed - an experience he said was "very nice" adding the supporters were "incredible".
His introduction to the Championship has so far encompassed the 1-0 win over Birmingham City at the bet365 Stadium, and last Saturday's defeat by Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
Rigo says those matches have given him a sharp introduction to English football.
"The intensity is higher," he said.
"I don't have much time on the ball. I'm getting used to it and it's nothing I can't do.
"I'm a creative player and want to create chances and be dangerous in the final third."
Rigo is set to keep his place for Saturday's visit of Norwich City and says it is important that they "forget about" the QPR result.
"I'm happy to start two matches in a row and I believe we can keep our position in the league. I'm trying not to put pressure on myself and am going to play my game."
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