Looks a bit Sami Hyypia to me, but I'm pleased that you're happy.
I'm sure he'll do really well for you and being a bit of a "name" will impress your American ownership. It's win win.
It's a decent stepping stone for him. Let's face it they did really well just staying up last season, so repeating that at London's least fashionable (PL) club would probably be deemed a success. Do that, reputation restored and he'll move on.