New signing Dean Huijsen believes Bournemouth can “beat the record” Premier League points total achieved by Andoni Iraola’s side last season.

The Cherries finished 12th on 48 points in Iraola’s first campaign in charge despite a shaky start in which they did not win any of their first nine games.

“I think we can have a really good season ahead,” Huijsen told the club’s media team in his first interview since arriving from Juventus.

“I think we can beat the record with the team we have. So far we’ve kept all our key players so I’m really excited. Hopefully we can strive to push for something.

“The club is really going upwards. I hope in the next years we can maybe achieve European football and just progress as a club.

“The team play really exciting football. Really progressive, forward football.

“As a club, the coach and the directors gave me a really good feeling. I spoke to him [Iraola] and we had a really good talk so I’m really excited and happy.”

Hiujsen, 19, spent last season on loan at Roma and believes the education he has received in Serie A has prepared him well for the rigors of the Premier League.

“Defensively I’ve improved a lot from when I arrived at Juventus at 16,” he added.

“Italy is famous and they really teach you the ins and outs of defending, where to stand and how to run. I think I can take that here and help the team.

“I’m a defender that is really good on the ball. I score quite a lot for a defender. I like playing forward, attacking football. That’s how the team plays so I am excited.”