Esteban Granero has admitted that he has always be keen to play in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old realised that ambition when he joined Queens Park Rangers from Spanish champions Real Madrid on a four-year contract towards the end of the summer transfer window.

He has since made his debut for the R's, featuring in their 3-1 loss to champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month.

Today the midfielder was formally unveiled to the media at a press conference that was attended by Sports Mole.

When asked what he knows about the English top flight, Granero replied: "I've always liked the Premier League. I watched many games and really enjoyed it. I like the kind of football here.

"It's pure and football was born here. The way that they play here in England I like so much. I think this a very good place for me."

During his three-year stint at the Bernabeu, Granero played alongside a number of players that had previously featured in England.

One in particular, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, helped him make the decision to sign on at Loftus Road.

"I had a lot of teammates who have played in the Premier League," he added. "They all said good things about playing here in England. They all have grown a lot in the Premier League and they told me I was going to be happy here.

"I used to watch Liverpool games because there was a lot of Spanish players playing for them. Also there was Xabi who has played with me for the last three years. He talked to me a lot."

Granero is expected to keep his place in the QPR starting lineup for this weekend's derby encounter against Chelsea.