Portuguese full-back Silvio has spoken of his desire to reach the Premier League with his new side Wolverhampton Wanderers as soon as possible.

The 28-year-old officially joined the Midlands outfit from Atletico Madrid on a one-year deal yesterday, linking up with countryman Helder Costa as the second Wolves signing under new Chinese owners Fosun International.

"I'm really happy to be here," Silvio, who has eight caps for the national side, told the club's official website. "It's always been a desire of mine to play in England and play in the Premier League.

"The Championship is a tough league but I'm positive that we will be doing all we can to gain promotion and achieve Premier League football.

"Wolves is an historic club with experience in the top division. The club isn't in its best moment but I think it can get back there."

Silvio spent last season on loan with Primeira Liga outfit Benfica but insisted that dropping down to a second-tier side is not a negative move.

"I don't believe Wolves is a step back in my career because the Championship is full of good clubs and I think we can be promoted," he added.

"I know it's a young team but I believe that, with my knowledge and experience in football, I can help the squad. I also think my qualities as a player will generally help the performances of the team."

Fosun are targeting between five and eight new players before the summer window shuts and are believed to be in the final stages of the marquee signing of £20m-rated attacker Anderson Talisca.