West Ham complete Edson Alvarez signing from Ajax

West Ham has officially announced the signing of Mexico international and Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.

Alvarez has committed to a five-year deal with the Hammers in a deal thought to be worth about £35m, according to reports.

This is the club's first signing of the summer following Declan Rice's record-breaking move to Arsenal.

West Ham have also agreed deals for Harry Maguire and James Ward-Prowse, which combined amount to approximately £60 million. 

On his move to West Ham, Alvarez said: "It's a hugely sentimental moment for me in my career - it is a dream for me and my family.

"The Premier League is a special league, the best league in the world and I think my style will suit it.

"I now have a responsibility to West Ham and the West Ham family and I will give absolutely everything for the shirt."

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