Campbell, 29, realised a lifelong ambition on Thursday when he sealed his move from Blackpool, signing a two-year contract. The striker spent his formative years with Rangers and, even though he left aged 16, his mother believed he would one day return as a professional. "My mum always said to me that I'd be back here one day," Campbell told the club's official website. "I used to sit up in the stands. They were great times - I loved coming down here to watch QPR." Campbell, who cost the Rs a reported £1.25million, added: "I'd really brushed off the chance of ever coming back here to be honest, but maybe it was meant to be. "I remember back in the day watching Les (Ferdinand) and others, heroes of mine, and now I'm back here playing for the club I love. "It feels like a dream to be honest." Campbell confirmed he had snubbed interest from other clubs in the Barclays Premier League to become manager Neil Warnock's fourth summer signing. There had been fears Aston Villa or West Ham would hijack the transfer, but Campbell insisted there was only one club for him. "I grew up around here and QPR have played a massive part in my life," he said. "This was my first club, from six to 16, so to finally be back here at the age of 29 is really special." The former Birmingham and Leicester striker added: "There were other clubs in the Premier League that showed an interest but when I heard QPR were in for me it was an offer I couldn't refuse - this is my club." QPR had a bid for Campbell accepted a week ago, reportedly triggering a release clause in his Blackpool contract, which had a year left to run with the option of a further 12 months. Neil Warnock said of his new number nine: "He is a QPR fan and you can tell he has a great desire to do well for the club he supports. "That shone through when I met up with him - he can't wait to play for us. "He also gives us that extra element of pace which we need and I am sure he will prove to be a big hit with the fans at Loftus Road this season."
