Albion boss Gus Poyet has revealed his delight at being the man to lead the Seagulls out in their first game at the new, American Express Community Stadium.
The Uruguayan and assistant manager Mauricio Taricco put pen-to-paper on four-year deals yesterday, and Poyet told seagulls.co.uk, "I am very pleased with the new deal. It's been no secret that Tano and myself have been in talks.
"I think first and foremost we need to thank the chairman for believing in Tano, all the staff and myself.
"In this crazy world of football, where managers come and go very quickly, the deals have given us stability; so we can push on and plan for a little bit longer than usual. I'm looking forward to the next four years.
"As you know my contract was up before the completion of the new stadium. So I am really looking forward at leading my team out for the first game at the Amex Stadium."
With the deal now signed, Poyet says he now has the opportunity to become more involved in both the youth set-up and in the planning of the new stadium.
"There are aspects of the new stadium that I will have the option to give my opinion, and that shows the commitment of the club, giving me the opportunity to participate.
"We are going to start a new chapter in the job; I want players to be ready to come through the academy and play for the first-team.
"Also, I am going to be helping Hinsh [Martin Hinshelwood] as much as possible. I want to help him in getting the best young players at the club, and try to get the best youth set up possible.
"I am looking forward at the possibility of being at the Amex stadium for a very long time."
