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 mentioned 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 mentioned in regards to 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 previously – and I’m simply completely satisfied to be right here now.
“I spoke to [manager] Graham Potter and he was an enormous, large a part of me making the choice. I’ve all the time appreciated his model as a coach, and I believe it’ll swimsuit me effectively.
“He spoke in regards to the household really feel on the membership, and that’s what I’m all about. I’d wish to suppose I’m going to be an excellent match for West Ham United.
“I wish to play with depth, give my all in each sport, and I wish to try to obtain particular issues right here. Each group needs to win trophies and West Ham have that ambition. From talking to Graham, he needs 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,” mentioned Potter. “He’s a participant I’ve all the time thought extremely of and been impressed by at any time when he has confronted certainly one of my groups.
“He has a very good pedigree, a prime skilled who has established himself as a revered Premier League participant and nonetheless has his finest years in entrance of him.
“He’ll convey prime quality competitors to the squad, and good character and character to the dressing-room. I’m actually wanting ahead to working with Kyle, and I believe he might be an excellent addition to the Soccer Membership.”
Walker-Peters started his profession at Tottenham earlier than transferring to Southampton on mortgage in January 2020 earlier than making the change everlasting that summer season.
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.
