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Fletcher set to make first appearance at the new Stadium
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The talented forward has already scored two goals during pre-season
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Fletcher predicts big things for West Ham next season
Ashley Fletcher cannot wait to play his first game at West Ham United's new home and believes it is one of the best stadiums he has ever seen.
Fletcher is no stranger to playing at a big venue, having come through the ranks at Old Trafford and has played in a 60,000 arena.
The talented forward was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hammers' new home following his move last month and was taken aback by the size of the new Stadium.
Fletcher is set to make his first appearance in east London when West Ham face NK Domzale in the UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg on Thursday night and will be looking to reverse a 2-1 deficit as they look to reach the next stage of the competition.
Fletcher said: “The stadium is looking great and I cannot wait to play the first game here. I am looking forward to seeing it filled with West Ham fans.
“I have obviously seen a lot of pictures of the new Stadium but you don't appreciate how big it actually is until you come here and I think it is one of the best stadiums I have ever seen.
“Looking at the seats and the scoreboard it gives a real modern vibe and I cannot wait to play my first game here.
“This really shows the level that West Ham want to be aspiring to and was one of the main reasons I joined the Club.”
Fletcher has wasted no time settling into his new surroundings and immediately showed his quality when he got on the scoresheet against FC Slovacko and Karlsruher on the pre-season tour to Austria.
He added: “I have really enjoyed my time at the Club so far and have already made some really good friends. I feel I am really settling in well.
“When I first signed I trained alongside Gokhan Tore as the rest of the players were finishing their pre-season tour to America and I spoke to him about his time in Turkey.
“It is nice to have someone else who is new to the set-up but I have settled in really well.
“I can see there is a huge team-spirit here and this is a family club so I am really enjoying my time here.”
Supporters are reminded that the return leg on Thursday will not be televised in the UK and so the only way to witness the Hammers’ landmark curtain raiser at London Stadium is by securing your seat here.