Chelsea new boy Yossi Benayoun is relishing the fight to break into manager Carlo Ancelotti's double-winning side.

Although the midfielder is aware of the competition for places at the London side, Benayoun believes he can bring something extra to the club.

"There are a lot of good players, big players, for me it is the beginning and I have to work hard and prove I can bring something to this club," the Israeli acknowledged.

"The only thing I can promise is I will work hard and do my best, and hopefully it will be good enough.

"I had offers from a few teams but when Chelsea came in for me it was the obvious and only thing to think about, and I am glad it came out in the end."

The 30-year-old Israeli ended a three-year stay at Anfield, and swopped clubs with Joe Cole, who had been out-of-contract at Chelsea.

Benayoun was impressed by Chelsea's quality last season, and it was a factor in his decision to leave Anfield for Stamford Bridge.

"The last home game I knew it would be my last for Liverpool, I tried to do my best but Chelsea were strong," added Benayoun.

"All the years here in England, five years, Chelsea were always a difficult side to play against with big players and that's why they are always there at the top fighting for trophies.

"That's why I am glad to be a part of it now."