West Ham have signed striker Criccio Somerville from Leeds for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old, who was named Championship Player of the Year last season, has been a key target for West Ham under new manager Julen Lopetegui. He has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the option to extend for a further year.
“I’m very excited and looking forward to getting started,” Summerville said.
“It’s the perfect next step in my career. West Ham United is a huge club with huge ambitions and great players, so I’m really excited to be here and get started.
“I always try to follow my heart. I feel like this is the best place for me to continue to grow as a player and reach my full potential.
“There is so much history here and the team has performed very well in the Premier League and Europe in recent years. I spoke to the manager and he assured me that I could make an impact and help achieve success in the new season.
“I feel like I'm here to help make more history and help West Ham get back into Europe. I want to contribute a lot of goals and assists and I'm excited to meet my team-mates and the fans and get out there right now.”
The Dutchman scored 21 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions last season, but Leeds failed to secure promotion after losing in the play-off final.
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Somerville has two years left on his Leeds contract and leaves Elland Road after four years at the club.
The former Feyenoord forward becomes West Ham's fourth summer signing following the defender's arrival. Max KillmanWinger Louis Guilherme And the goalkeeper Wes Fotheringham.
Meanwhile, the Hammers have agreed a £27.5m deal including add-ons for the Borussia Dortmund striker. Niklas Fulkrug, West Ham could also sign Manchester United for the right-back amid increasingly optimistic prospects. Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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that much Summer transfer window 2024 The Premier League officially ends on August 30th at 11pm UK time, 11.30pm SST.
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