'I want to feel the fans are happy with me' - Costinha

[Getty Images] New Brighton signing Costinha says he wants to help the club "fight for titles". The 26-year-old right-back has arrived for around £11m on a five-year deal from Olympiakos where he won both the Greek league and cup. "I'm so excited for this club and to play in the Premier League," he told the Seagulls media team after the move was confirmed. "It's a dream as a kid and now it's a good moment for this experience and to help this club and my team-mates. It's very important to me. "I spoke with some people about the club, I'm very excited to start. I think it's a very good club and experience for me. This club I think is like a family and I think that is the best for me. "The people told me the people here like to help players. I'm excited to meet my team-mates, the coach, and all the staff, and to improve myself here at Brighton. "I fight for every duel, I'm fast, I'm strong, and I like to run and help fight for titles. I'm motivated a lot for that. I want to feel the fans are happy with me and to help the team achieve our goals." Former Portugal under-21 international Costinha is the first summer signing for Fabian Hurzeler's side as the club aims to strengthen the squad for only the second European campaign in its history. "Costinha is a player we have followed closely for some time," added Brighton head coach Hurzeler. "He has the defensive capabilities, intensity and understanding of what we value. He is also comfortable in and out of possession and will add competition at right-back."