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West Ham Completes Signing Of Aaron Wan-Bissaka From Manchester United
West Ham United have confirmed the signing of right-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United on a seven-year contract.
Wan-Bissaka departs from the Red Devils after a five-year stint at Old Trafford, during which he made 190 appearances and secured two trophies.
He has now joined West Ham to become their eighth signing of the summer, following on from Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham, Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Guido Rodriguez and Jean-Clair Todibo. Wan-Bissaka will take the number 29 shirt.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the new West Ham United number 29
“It was a no-brainer for me to join West Ham – I’m excited and happy to be here,” Wan-Bissaka said.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be back in London, and I’m excited for what’s coming. I was born here, so I know the ins and outs of London, which plays a big part in my life, so to be back playing in this city means a lot to me.
“I’m happy to be here, am grateful for the warm welcome, and I am excited to be playing for the Club and will give it my all.
“I can’t wait to get on the pitch, get to know the players, and push on from there. I see a team that is in it together, that will push each other to win, and a group that has got each others’ backs through thick and thin, so being part of that and having that insurance helps a lot when you are surrounded by a good squad.”
The Hammers are entering a new era under head coach Julen Lopetegui, with technical director Tim Steidten taking the lead on the transfer front.
“I am delighted we’ve been able to get the deal to sign Aaron over the line,” Steidten said. “He’s exactly the type of player we’re looking to attract to this Club in the prime years of his career.
“He’s an incredibly talented defender who we rate very highly superb in one-on-one situations. He’s versatile too, which is another positive. He’s played over 170 Premier League games during his career he knows the division inside out.
“I’d like to personally thank the Board for their continued backing to bring players of such quality to West Ham. It’s a really exciting time for us as we prepare for the start of the new season this weekend.”
Wan-Bissaka’s departure clears the path for Manchester United to Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. His transfer, alongside that of Matthijs de Ligt, is expected to go through later on Tuesday.
West Ham will start their Premier League season at home against Villa on Saturday, while United will kick off the campaign on Friday night with Fulham visiting Old Trafford.
