New signing Johnny Ertl is already aware of United's terrace anthem, the Greasy Chip Buttie song.

The Austrian international, who joined the Blades on a two-year deal earlier this week, has been doing a little research on his new club.

"I'm delighted to have joined Sheffield United, it is a club with a big history, tradition and character," said the 27-year-old. "I know about United from my time in England and also what I've read.

"I already know about the Greasy Chip Buttie song, I heard it when I played at Bramall Lane and I will learn it when I come back from my holiday in Austria - I've got to learn it because it is part of the history of the club."

He added: "I've spoken to people since they heard about my move to United and they have said some great things about the club and city, I can't wait to get started. I've had a good look around the ground and the training facilities and this is a big club."

Ertl, formerly of Sturm Graz and Austria Vienna in his homeland before representing Crystal Palace for the last two years, was keen to stay in England and is delighted that the deal has been completed early in the summer.

"The support at Bramall Lane is second to none, almost 30,000 for every home match is fantastic and the passion and enthusiasm of the supporters is one of the main reasons why I wanted to stay in England. I'm delighted everything is sorted and I'm going to be a Blade," Ertl added.

"I had a good time at Palace but I see this as a great opportunity to reach my goal - winning promotion to the Premiership. The chances are really good for us, there is a good mood at the club and I want to be part of it."