Chelsea captures Remy

France international striker Loic Remy has joined Chelsea from Queens Park Rangers on a four-year contract, the two Premier League clubs announced.

The announcement came a day after Chelsea reportedly triggered a £10.5 million ($17.4 million, 13.3 million euros) release clause in the 27-year-old’s contract, prompting him to withdraw from QPR’s squad to face Sunderland.

“I feel very happy and very proud,” said Remy, who was pictured on the Chelsea website posing with a club shirt.

“When I heard Chelsea wanted to sign me I said ‘Let’s go’ straight away, because they are one of the best clubs in the world.”