West Ham have accomplished the signing of ahead Crysencio Summerville from Leeds for an undisclosed payment.
The 22-year-old, who was named final season’s Championship Participant of the Yr, was West Ham’s major goal in his place below new boss Julen Lopetegui. He has signed a five-year take care of the Premier League membership with an choice to increase for an additional 12 months.
“I am very joyful, and I can not wait to get began,” stated Summerville.
“It is the right subsequent step for my profession. West Ham United is a large membership, with a lot of ambition and nice gamers, so I am actually excited to be right here and to get going.
“I all the time attempt to comply with my coronary heart, and I had the sensation that that is one of the best place for me to proceed creating as a participant, and to push my potential as a lot as potential.
“There may be a lot historical past right here, and the workforce have achieved so properly within the Premier League and in Europe over latest years. I spoke to the pinnacle coach, and he satisfied me that I might make an impression, and assist obtain success within the new season.
“I believe I am right here to assist write extra historical past right here, and I might love to assist West Ham get again into Europe. I need to contribute a lot of targets and assists, and I am so excited to satisfy my team-mates and the followers, and get on the market now.”
The Dutchman scored 21 targets throughout 49 video games in all competitions final season as Leeds missed out on promotion after defeat within the play-off remaining.
Watch Summerville’s greatest targets from final season for Leeds
Summerville had entered the ultimate two years of his Leeds contract and departs Elland Street after 4 years on the membership.
The ex-Feyenoord ahead turns into West Ham’s fourth summer time signing following the arrivals of defender Max Kilman, winger Luis Guilherme and goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.
In the meantime, the Hammers have agreed a deal price £27.5m together with add-ons for Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug, whereas there’s rising optimism West Ham also can strike a take care of Manchester United for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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