AFTER spending two weeks on trial, Rovers' latest signing Johann Vogel had no hesitation in completing a permanent deal.

Subject to receiving international clearance The former Swiss captain signed a two-and-a-half year deal on Tuesday, with the club having the option of a further year.

Speaking exclusively to Rovers World, Johann revealed: "I'm very happy that the deal is done.

"I've had two weeks training with the whole squad and they have made a good impression. I was very impressed with the quality of the whole squad, there are a lot of nationalities, but I can manage all these languages so I am pretty happy that I can speak with everybody."

There are also a couple of familiar faces for Johann at his new club, with fellow Swiss team-mates Bruno Berner and Stephane Henchoz already in the squad, and already they have given the former AC Milan star the low-down on the club.

"When you go to a new club to train and you already know two people that is a great help. They have told me only positive things about Blackburn and I'm happy to be here.

"I played many years in the Netherlands, in Serie A and the Premera Liga in Spain and now for me it is a great opportunity for me to play in the Premier League. It is one of the two three leagues along with Serie A and Premera Liga, it has always been an objective of mine to play in England, I can't wait to get started, I hope I will enjoy this time."

Vogel hasn't played a competitive game for ten months after falling out with previous club Real Betis, and admits it might take him a little time to get up to speed with the rest of the squad.

"I've trained more than two weeks with the squad and I think I have to practice a little bit more, that is normal after ten months without playing, but if I am given my chance to play then I will do my best. If the manager thinks I'm ready then I'll be happy as ten months is a long time. If he wants me to play this season I'll grab my chance."

Rovers World subscribers can see more from our exclusive interview with Johann Vogel right now online. For those fans who aren't yet signed up to receive Rovers World, you can find out more about our exclusive service here.