West Ham United have introduced the signing of full-back Kyle Walker-Peters on a three-year deal following his departure from Southampton.
The 28-year-old, who has amassed near 150 Premier League appearances and has two senior England caps, joins the Hammers on a free switch after the expiry of his contract at St Mary’s.
Walker-Peters had been on the verge of becoming a member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Besiktas, however the Turkish membership stated on Thursday they have been now not after the participant delayed his medical following curiosity from West Ham.
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“I’m actually excited,” Walker-Peters stated concerning the transfer to the London Stadium.
“It feels prefer it has been a long-time coming – I’ve been linked with a transfer to the membership prior to now – and I’m simply joyful to be right here now.
“I spoke to [manager] Graham Potter and he was a giant, large a part of me making the choice. I’ve all the time favored his type as a coach, and I feel it’s going to swimsuit me properly.
“He spoke concerning the household really feel on the membership, and that’s what I’m all about. I’d prefer to assume I’m going to be an excellent match for West Ham United.
“I prefer to play with depth, give my all in each sport, and I need to try to obtain particular issues right here. Each staff desires to win trophies and West Ham have that ambition. From chatting with Graham, he desires to create one thing particular, and hopefully I could be part of that.”
Potter additionally expressed his delight on the prospect of working with Walker-Peters, admitting he has been an admirer of the full-back for a while.
“We’re actually happy that Kyle has agreed to hitch us,” stated Potter. “He’s a participant I’ve all the time thought extremely of and been impressed by at any time when he has confronted one among my groups.
“He has a very good pedigree, a high skilled who has established himself as a revered Premier League participant and nonetheless has his finest years in entrance of him.
“He’ll deliver prime quality competitors to the squad, and good character and persona to the dressing-room. I’m actually wanting ahead to working with Kyle, and I feel he will likely be an amazing addition to the Soccer Membership.”
Walker-Peters started his profession at Tottenham earlier than shifting to Southampton on mortgage in January 2020 earlier than making the swap everlasting that summer time.
He made 202 appearances for the Saints, who have been relegated from the Premier League after enduring a torrid time within the top-flight final season.
