Joe McConnell
West Ham have completed the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United.
The right-back joins the club on a seven-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £15m.
“For me it was a no brainer to join West Ham – I’m excited and happy to be here,” said Wan-Bissaka.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be back in London and I’m excited for what’s to come. 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, I’m grateful for the warm welcome and I’m excited to play for the club and I will give my all.
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“I can’t wait to get out there, meet the players and push from there. I see a team that is united, pushing each other to win, and a group that supports each other through thick and thin, so to be a part of that and have that assurance helps a lot when you’re surrounded by a good team.”
He is an incredibly talented defender who we think highly of, superb in one-on-one situations. He is also versatile, which is obviously another positive. He has played over 170 Premier League games during his career, he knows the division inside out.
The 26-year-old is West Ham’s eighth signing of the summer.
West Ham technical director Tim Steidten added: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to complete a deal to sign Aaron. He’s exactly the type of player we’re looking to attract to this club in the prime of his career.
Wan-Bissaka has signed a seven-year deal with the Hammers. Credit: West Ham United
“He’s an incredibly talented defender who we think highly of, superb in one-on-one situations. He’s versatile too, which is obviously another positive. He’s played over 170 Premier League games during his career, he knows the division inside out.
“It’s a really exciting time for us as we prepare for the start of the new season this weekend.”
Wan-Bissaka joined Manchester United in June 2019 from Crystal Palace and went on to make 190 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning the FA Cup and EFL Cup at Old Trafford.
Wan-Bissaka played 190 times for Man Utd
He will be replaced at Old Trafford by Noussair Mazraouiwho is closing in on a move from Bayern Munich after completing his medical.
Erik ten Hag’s side have agreed a £17.2m deal with Bayern for Morocco international Mazraoui, with a transfer fee of £12.9m, plus performance-related bonuses worth £4.3m.
Manchester United are also close to completing a deal for defender Matthijs de Ligt, who has also completed his medical.
More news to follow…
West Ham’s summer arrivals…
West Ham technical director Tim Steidten (left) with new Hammers signing Niclas Fullkrug. Credit: West Ham United
Louis Guilherme – Palmeiras, £25m
Max Kilman – Wolves, £40m
Wes Foderingham – Sheffield United, free
Crysencio Summerville – Leeds, undisclosed
Nicholas Fullkrug – Borussia Dortmund, £27.5m
Guido Rodriguez – Real Betis, free
Jean-Clair Todibo – Nice, loan
West Ham Fixtures: Hammers Kick Off Home Match Against Villa Live on Sky
New West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui’s return to the Premier League begins at the London Stadium against Aston Villa, live on Vscek, on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season.
The Spaniard will face his former team Wolves home on 7 December before returning to Molyneux on 1 April.
West Ham, who finished ninth in 2023/24, end their campaign at City of Ipswich on the last day, after playing their last home game against Nottingham Forest on the penultimate weekend of the season.
The Hammers’ festive fixtures see them host Brighton December 21st and Liverpool December 29th with a trip to Naples inserted in the middle of Boxing Day.
West Ham’s first games in the 2024/25 Premier League…
August
12: Aston Villa (h) – live on Vscekstart at 5.30pm
24: Crystal Palace (a) – start 15:00
31: Manchester City (h) – live on Vscek, kick-off 17:30
September
14: Fulham (a) – kick-off 15:00
21: Chelsea (h) – kick off 12.30pm
28: Brentford (a) – kick-off 15:00
