Thursday 14 September 2017 17:57, UK
If you didn't know who Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was before the weekend, you certainly do now.
Stoke City's new signing bagged a brace as the Potters put a halt to Manchester United's perfect start to the season.
"It was a great atmosphere in the stadium," the Cameroon forward said. "I'm just so pleased that my first goals came in front of a Stoke crowd."
It caps a steady rise for the 28-year-old; after signing professionally with home town club Hamburg, Choupo-Moting then went on to have spells at Mainz, Nuremberg and Schalke before being snapped up on a free by Mark Hughes, a long-term admirer.
"It had always been my ambition to play in the most-watched league in the world. It's every footballer's dream. I wanted a new adventure. I took my time deciding my move as I spoke with several Champions League and Europa League clubs but Stoke gave me the best feeling. I like the area and my family is happy."
Choupo-Moting revealed he'd received the inside-track from friends already in the Premier League.
"I spoke with [Leroy] Sane, [Loris] Karius, [Joel] Matip and [Sead] Kolasinac, they all told me coming to the Premier League would be a great challenge and experience for me. In fact, Leroy Sane came to watch me score the two goals against Manchester United."
He's not Choupo-Moting's only fan. On-loan Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has struck up a friendship.
"Ah my phone is buzzing again, it's Kurt wondering where I am!" Choupo-Moting chuckles during the interview.
It was, in fact, Zouma that prompted the dancing celebration on Saturday.
"I scored and didn't plan on doing a celebration like that. I saw Zouma and thought: 'What are you doing?' So I joined in. I think it looked nice and cool I think!"
So does another Stoke forward famed for his robot celebrations now have competition?
"No way! No chance!" he shouts. "Peter Crouch has set the highest level for celebrations. I can't beat him. He's the master!"
Watch the extended interview on Soccer Saturday from midday on Sky Sports News
