The 27-year-old could be handed his debut against Swansea on Saturday after completing a transfer window move from Hibernian and he has made no secret of his aims.
He said: "I'm looking to help the team achieve a good position this season and then try to win promotion next season.
"My aim is to play for Boro in the Premier League."
Zemmama is diminutive in stature at just 5ft 6in tall but he was quick to side-step comparisons with crowd favourite Juninho.
He added: "I'm Zemmama, not Juninho - but I will do my best to help the team."
Source: PA
Source: PA