Bazoumana Toure beamed after completing his £43m move to Newcastle United from Hoffenheim.
The Ivory Coast forward is not about to stop grinning, as former Hammarby team-mate Nahir Besara explained.
"It doesn't matter if it is a good day or a bad day," he said. "He always goes into the locker room with a smile, ready to work."
This transfer marks the latest step in a rapid rise for the 20-year-old, who dreamt of playing in the Premier League.
Toure only joined Swedish side Hammarby in 2024, and departed for Hoffenheim a year later.
After just 18 months in the Bundesliga, he boarded a private jet bound for Tyneside.
Toure has never forgotten those who have helped him along the way.
"The day before he left Hammarby, he sent me money as a gift," Besara said. "Of course I sent it back, but it was an amazing gesture.
"He wanted to show me that he was thankful for what I did for him, but I was more thankful to him because he came to our club and helped us.
"He is a person I will never forget."
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