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West Ham have completed the signing of Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse in a transfer worth £30 million.
The 28-year-old midfielder has committed to a four-year contract with West Ham and becomes their second signing of the summer, following the recent addition of Edson Alvarez from Ajax.
The England international joined Southampton when he was just eight years old and throughout his time there, he made an impressive 410 appearances as a senior player.
During his tenure at St. Mary's, Ward-Prowse also earned 11 senior England caps, scoring two goals for his country.
On a related note, Flynn Downes from West Ham is anticipated to make a move to St. Mary's on loan for the entirety of the upcoming season.
Ward-Prowse told the club’s official website: “I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going.
“From the outside looking in, this is a club that has been on the rise for a number of years now and coming off the success in the UEFA Europa Conference League last year, you can feel there is real momentum around this club. It’s great to be a part of it and I can’t wait to play my role in the games to come.
“When I think about my game, it is based on hard work, graft, and giving 100 per cent. West Ham United has always been a club that epitomises that. You can feel that from the fans and you can see it in the players who are here and the lads that have come through the academy too.
“I feel as though I will fit straight in and I can promise I will give my all for this football club in my time here.”
He's here 😍 pic.twitter.com/VQMT7ROZt4
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 14, 2023
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NameJames Michael Edward Ward-Prowse Born/Age1994-11-01(29 -yrs-old) Nationality England PositionMidfielder (Centre Midfielder) | |
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